en.malanginspirasi.com – Gibran Rakabuming Raka officially announced his resignation as Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia on Thursday (Nov. 12, 2026) and delivered in an official video statement uploaded to the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia YouTube channel.
He stated that he was returning his mandate entirely to the Indonesian people.
In his address, Gibran explained that the personal decision was made after long and careful deliberation for the greater good of the nation.
“Political maturity is not about holding onto a position, but the courage to let go for the greater interest of the nation,” he asserted.
Gibran explicitly denied speculation linking his resignation to controversies surrounding his academic credentials.
“This decision is my personal decision and has nothing to do with academic certificates. Once again, it has nothing to do with certificates. All of my educational documents exist, are complete, and have been submitted to the court,” Gibran stated.
Ensuring Government Stability
Furthermore, Gibran stressed that stepping down is not an admission of incapability in fulfilling his duties.
Instead, he described the move as a necessary step to allow the administration to move forward more calmly, cohesively, and with greater focus on serving the public.
Reflecting on the beginning of his vice-presidential journey in September 2023, Gibran recalled facing a difficult internal struggle when invited to run alongside President Prabowo Subianto.
At the time, he had to delegate his ongoing municipal work as Mayor of Surakarta and accept the political consequences of parting ways with the party that had nurtured his career, driven by a commitment to national development continuity and youth representation.
Concluding his remarks, Gibran offered an apology to the Indonesian public for any unfulfilled expectations and personal shortcomings during his tenure.
He expressed his gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto, cabinet members, civil servants, community leaders, and volunteers for their collaboration, while encouraging young Indonesians never to feel too young to pursue big dreams or contribute to the country.
“Especially to the young people of Indonesia, never feel too young to pursue big dreams, never feel too small to make a change, and never stop caring for and loving Indonesia,” Gibran said in his closing message.
