Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigns over education credentials

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned on Thursday after questions arose regarding his overseas education credentials, according to Al Jazeera. The head of parliament confirmed that Gibran submitted his resignation to both President Prabowo Subianto and parliament. [1]

Al Jazeera reported that Gibran is 39 years old and is the eldest son of former Indonesian President Joko Widodo. His departure follows two years in office and comes as the government faces public dissatisfaction related to economic concerns, corruption, and wildfires. [1]

President Prabowo Subianto has served as the eighth president of Indonesia since 2024. He previously worked as the minister of defence under Joko Widodo from 2019 to 2024. [2]

Indonesia possesses the largest economy in Southeast Asia, recording a nominal GDP of $1.45 trillion in 2025 and an economic growth rate of 5.29 percent in the second quarter of 2026. Despite this economic scale, the nation continues to manage issues involving corruption, inequality, and infrastructure needs. [3]