Indonesia’s Gibran Breaks Silence on Resignation Reports Amid Political Controversy

 

Gibran made the remarks at the Vice Presidential Palace in Jakarta, following comments by State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, who said the vice president had previously expressed an intention to step down during a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.

"I respect all public aspirations, criticism and suggestions regarding the current developments. I do not want this situation to become a prolonged political controversy," Gibran told reporters.

He also confirmed meeting Prabowo on Tuesday morning, describing the president as someone he regarded as a father figure.

"As you know, I met the president this morning. Mr Prabowo is like a father to me," Gibran said.

The meeting also addressed controversy surrounding the validity of Gibran's educational credentials and academic background.

Gibran said Prabowo had advised him to continue pursuing legal avenues to resolve the dispute, including proceedings at the State Administrative Court (PTUN).

"One of his suggestions was that I continue fighting through the State Administrative Court by presenting all my educational documents, from elementary school through undergraduate studies," Gibran said.

He added that Prabowo had also advised him to coordinate with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to pursue a judicial review at the Supreme Court.

The controversy over Gibran's educational qualifications has become a subject of public and political debate, adding to scrutiny of the vice president amid broader political developments.

Earlier, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi disclosed that Gibran had raised the possibility of resigning during a meeting with Prabowo. Prasetyo also referred to the legal controversy involving the vice president.

Gibran's latest remarks did not explicitly confirm or deny whether he had formally submitted a resignation, leaving questions about the matter open. (Ges)