What was said
In a video statement released on 12 November 2026 after he resigned as vice president, Gibran said: "This decision is my personal decision and is not related to the diploma, once again not related to the diploma. All my education documents are complete and I have submitted them to the court."
Claimed by Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Vice President of Indonesia until 12 November 2026 · official statement · Katadata · Kompas
Our verdict
Official accounts of the resignation conflict. Gibran says it is unrelated to his diploma, but President Prabowo said the same day that, based on existing court rulings, there were shortcomings in meeting the constitutional requirements and that on that basis Gibran decided to resign. The resignation also came as the House was due to read an impeachment motion that followed Constitutional Court and Supreme Court rulings on the validity of his education documents. NewsWLD does not judge Gibran's personal reasons; the public record contains conflicting statements.
The facts
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In his press statement on 12 November 2026, Prabowo said that "based on existing legal rulings, there is a mismatch or shortcoming in meeting the requirements set by our constitutional system" and that "on that basis" Gibran decided to resign.
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Katadata reported that the impeachment push in the House followed Constitutional Court (MK) and Supreme Court (MA) rulings that annulled the validity of the education document Gibran used to meet the vice-presidential candidacy requirement.
Katadata: Kronologi Gibran Mundur sebagai Wapres di Tengah Isu Pemakzulan dan Penyadapan - 3
Detik reported that the House plenary to read the right-to-express-opinion (HMP) motion against Gibran, signed by 120 members from eight factions, was cancelled on 12 November after he submitted his resignation.
Detik: Gibran Resmi Mundur dari Wapres, Sidang Paripurna HMP Pemakzulan Batal
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Checked 15 November 2026, updated 15 November 2026. A claim is quoted as it circulated; the verdict comes from the facts listed here, each linked to its source. If you spot an error or have a newer record, tell us through the contact page and we will correct it openly.
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