/data/photo/2026/11/12/6af5aaff29929.jpg "Raffi Ahmad Shares Tribute to Gibran Rakabuming After VP Resignation")
Gibran Rakabuming Raka has formally resigned as Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, submitting his resignation letter to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026.
The resignation follows the delivery of his letter to President Prabowo Subianto at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. High-ranking officials, including Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad and Budi Arie, confirmed the transition, according to reports from Kompas.com.
Raffi Ahmad, the Special Presidential Envoy for Youth and Art Worker Development, shared a tribute to Gibran on Instagram shortly after the resignation was confirmed. Raffi, who campaigned alongside Gibran during the 2024 presidential election, expressed personal gratitude for their time as partners in the administration.
"Today, there is a feeling that is difficult for me to express. Not all struggles are visible, and not all sacrifices can be told," Raffi wrote, as cited by Kompas.com. He described Gibran not only as a political leader but as a "friend, brother, and fellow fighter" whom he will continue to respect.
Chef Arnold Poernomo also posted a message of support for Gibran on his personal Instagram account on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. The two are known to have a close personal relationship, and the chef shared several photos documenting their time together.
"My friend, this world is indeed full of challenges and chaos, but you have tried to give your best," wrote Chef Arnold. He characterized the resignation as a transition rather than a conclusion, noting that "life is a marathon, not a sprint."
The departure of the Vice President follows a period of public debate regarding his official credentials. It was reported that in a November 2026 ruling, the Supreme Court declared the high school equivalency certificate used by Gibran during his 2020 mayoral bid and the 2024 presidential election to be invalid, ordering it to be withdrawn and destroyed.
Reflecting on the political climate, an editorial said that both Raffi and Gibran were frequently positioned as representatives of the younger generation—Gen Z and millennials. While both men appeared together at various public events to advocate against misinformation, the authenticity of student groups in attendance was later questioned by critics.
Who received Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s resignation letter?
Gibran submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base. He subsequently delivered the formal letter to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026.
What is the status of the legal challenges regarding Gibran’s credentials?
It was reported that the Supreme Court ruled in 2026 that the high school equivalency certificate Gibran submitted for his candidacy in the 2020 Surakarta mayoral election and the 2024 presidential race was legally invalid and must be destroyed.
How did the administration respond to the resignation?
While the resignation process was confirmed by officials such as Sufmi Dasco Ahmad and Budi Arie, as reported by Kompas.com, there has been no official statement from the President regarding the appointment of a successor.