Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Correctional Affairs Yusril Ihza Mahendra has firmly rejected claims of a vacancy in the vice presidency, confirming that Gibran Rakabuming Raka remains in office and continues to fulfill his official duties.
Speaking at the Presidential Palace Complex on Tuesday (November 10), Yusril clarified that Gibran’s status is legally intact, despite recent high-profile rulings from both the Supreme Court (MA) and the Constitutional Court (MK) regarding his past educational credentials.
The ministerial statements follow a private morning meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran, during which Gibran reportedly expressed his intention to resign from the post.
Addressing the implications of the judicial decisions, Yusril stressed that neither court ruling automatically nullifies or terminates Gibran’s tenure.
“Since he has neither resigned nor been removed from office, he remains the Vice President,” Yusril asserted.
Controversy surrounds Gibran’s documentation from the 2024 Presidential Election cycle.
The Constitutional Court recently stated it found no convincing evidence that Gibran holds an equivalent overseas credential recognized as a high school (SMA) diploma.
Concurrently, the Supreme Court declared the high school education certificate submitted during his candidate registration to be invalid.
While these rulings do not immediately strip Gibran of his office, Yusril acknowledged that the Supreme Court’s decision warrants profound scrutiny, pointing to serious underlying questions regarding democratic standards.
“The issue is indeed serious when you read the Supreme Court’s ruling,” Yusril remarked.
“My interpretation is that there is essentially a choice—whether to resign or to be removed from office. We shall see how things unfold in the coming days,” he added.
Should Gibran formally step down, Yusril outlined the constitutional mechanism required to fill the post.
Under Indonesian law, a resignation must be tendered in writing to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR).
The MPR would subsequently notify the President, prompt the nomination of two vice-presidential candidates, and convene a plenary session to elect a successor through a parliamentary vote.
For now, however, the government has called on the public to remain calm and await further political developments.
“So, let us wait and see what unfolds in the coming days,” Yusril added.
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Translator: Fathur Rochman, Yashinta Difa
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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