Indonesia’s Gibran resigns as vice-president, setting stage for political shake-up

Asia - South China Morning Post · Nov 11, 2026

Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential political shake-up amid competing interests within his governing coalition. Budi Arie Setiadi, a political aide to Gibran and chairman of the pro-Jokowi organisation Projo, reportedly confirmed the move in a text message to journalists. Budi also confirmed that Gibran had handed his resignation letter to Prabowo at Halim Perdanakusuma airbase...