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Prabowo accepts Indonesian VP Gibran's resignation amid credential row
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has accepted the resignation of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who stepped down following parliamentary pressure over his educational qualifications. The move comes after lawmakers moved toward impeachment proceedings against the younger official.
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President Prabowo confirmed the resignation on Wednesday, saying he accepted Gibran's decision with a "heavy heart." The two were seen embracing publicly as the Vice President formally stepped down from his position, marking a significant political development less than a year into their administration.
Gibran, son of former president Joko Widodo, had faced mounting pressure from Indonesian lawmakers who questioned whether his educational credentials met constitutional requirements for the office. Legislators had signaled their intention to pursue impeachment proceedings, citing concerns about the adequacy of his qualifications.
The resignation resolves the credential dispute that had created tension within the Indonesian government. Gibran's departure represents one of the administration's most notable personnel changes since taking office earlier this year.
No immediate announcement has been made regarding a successor to the vice presidency. The development raises questions about potential constitutional procedures for filling the vacancy and the broader political implications for Prabowo's administration moving forward.