Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned from his post on Thursday amid the study controversy. He has taken this step amid questions being raised on his educational qualification.
The matter reached court after Rakabuming Raka's studies and degree came into controversy. After this the dispute increased further and then he took this step.
try to end the dispute
Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has tried to end the controversy by resigning. Rakah, the 39-year-old son of former President Joko Widodo, submitted his resignation to the leadership of the 'People's Consultative Assembly' (MPR) at the Parliament House in Jakarta. With this, the process of his leaving the post and electing someone else in his place has started.
Allegation of not fulfilling the election conditions
Raaka resigned as the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court ruled on the case last month. The court admitted in its decision that the documents related to his foreign education did not meet the conditions of election.
Demand for impeachment raised
After this controversy, demands for impeachment against him started rising. On Wednesday, 120 MPs from eight political parties submitted a petition to the Parliament leadership. Raaka offered to resign in a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday. He said he wanted to avoid a protracted political controversy. However, a cabinet minister reported that Prabowo had asked him to defend himself. It was not immediately clear whether the President had accepted his resignation at that time.
Committee will investigate constitutional violations
Two sources in the upper house of parliament previously told Reuters that Raaka was expected to submit his resignation on Thursday morning. What will happen after this? Under Indonesian law, the leadership of the 'People's Consultative Assembly' must form a special committee. This committee will investigate whether Raaka violated the constitution. This investigation is necessary because there is an allegation against him that he does not fulfill the electoral eligibility yet he holds the post of Vice President.