🇮🇩 Prabowo Subianto
Indonesian President Prabowo hugs Gibran, accepts Indonesian VPs resignation with heavy heart – Asia News Network
What happened
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto accepted Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's resignation, citing a legal ruling identifying discrepancies in Gibran's educational qualifications. The resignation was submitted to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and processed immediately. Gibran had served as Vice-President for approximately two years, visiting 35 provinces, 149 regencies, and cities, and inspecting 303 government project sites.
Why it matters
The resignation may impact the balance of power within President Prabowo's governing coalition and the selection of a new vice-president, which must be chosen by the MPR within 60 days.
Key facts
- Prabowo praised Gibran's contributions
- Gibran visited 35 provinces, 149 regencies, and cities
- Gibran inspected 303 government project sites
- Gibran's resignation was processed immediately by the MPR
- A new vice-president must be chosen within 60 days.
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