After High School Certificate Cancellation, Indonesian Vice President Resigns

On Thursday, the Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament announced the resignation of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, following a crisis related to his high school certificate. This development increases pressure on the government amidst widespread dissatisfaction with the economic situation, corruption, and forest fires.

The Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly stated in press remarks that 39-year-old Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto and the Parliament, according to "AFP".

Calls for Gibran's resignation intensified after the Supreme Court ruled last month to cancel his high school certificate.

Assembly Speaker Ahmad Muzani clarified that Gibran met with parliamentary leaders on Thursday "to submit his letter of resignation from the position of Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia".

Gibran informed them that he had also submitted the same resignation letter to President Prabowo Subianto.

The Indonesian Constitution does not grant the Vice President extensive powers, except for representing the President at official events and assuming his duties if he is unable to perform them.

Gibran's resignation comes after thousands took to the streets in recent weeks, protesting against economic difficulties, corruption, and the government's handling of devastating forest fires that have persisted for months, causing toxic smog that led to illness among thousands of people.