Jakarta, November 12, 2026 — President Prabowo Subianto announced on Thursday that Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka had decided to resign from office, urging the public to maintain a “calm atmosphere” amid the ongoing developments.
Speaking at a press conference at the Merdeka Palace, Prabowo said Gibran had submitted his resignation letter to him at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, shortly before submitting it to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Prabowo said Gibran had reached the decision after consulting him repeatedly over the past few days and seeking his views on the matter.
“With a heavy heart, I accept the letter and respect and support the decision he has made,” Prabowo said.
Gibran’s resignation marks the latest development in a series of events surrounding questions over his eligibility for office.
Earlier this week, lawmakers sought support for a motion of opinion that could pave the way for impeachment proceedings. The move followed an October ruling by the Constitutional Court (MK), which, according to the draft’s account, annulled the validity of Gibran’s education certificate after finding insufficient evidence that his overseas education met the minimum high school qualification required to run for office.
On Wednesday, 120 lawmakers from eight political parties in the House of Representatives formally submitted a petition to advance the motion, well above the minimum threshold of 25 lawmakers stipulated under the Legislative Institutions Law (UU MD3).
Before announcing his resignation, Gibran had said he would “fight” to establish the validity of his education certificates through proceedings at the Jakarta State Administrative Court (PTUN), following what he described as Prabowo’s recommendation.
Prabowo said he greatly appreciated Gibran’s hard work during his tenure and wished him success in his future endeavors. He also expressed confidence that Gibran would continue contributing to the country.
“I will continue to offer my support, and I pray that he and his family are always granted the strength to face these difficult times,” he said, adding that he had also urged the public to maintain a “calm atmosphere” and remain vigilant against any attempts to divide the nation.
Following Gibran’s resignation announcement, Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Correctional Services Yusril Ihza Mahendra said the government would focus on consultations with the MPR to determine the process for selecting Gibran’s successor as vice president, in accordance with Article 8 paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution.
The provision stipulates that, in the event of a vacancy in the office of vice president, the MPR must convene a session within 60 days to elect a successor from two candidates nominated by the president.
“I think we will focus on discussing this matter since this has been stipulated in the Constitution,” he said.
