Indonesia vice president resigns amid dispute over eligibility

Gibran Rakabuming Raka, son of former President Joko Widodo, resigns as court questions his overseas education credentials. Indonesia’s vice president has resigned in the midst of a scandal over his high school diploma, adding pressure on a government facing widespread dissatisfaction over the economy, corruption and wildfires.

Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto and parliament on Thursday, the speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly told reporters. Speaking hours later at ⁠a press ⁠conference ⁠alongside Gibran at the Presidential ‌Palace, Prabowo ⁠said he had accepted ‌the resignation with ⁠a “heavy heart”.

“There will always be political dynamics in public office, that’s normal,” Widodo told reporters from his hometown in Solo after the resignation, adding that he had reminded his son that political positions are temporary. “We will continue to support President Prabowo’s government, especially programmes that serve the interests of the broader public,” the former leader said.