Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka participated in a National Heroes Day award ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, shortly after meeting with President Prabowo Subianto to discuss his intention to resign. The meeting, which lasted approximately two and a half hours, centered around Gibran’s desire to step down amidst a shifting political landscape.
During the meeting, Gibran reportedly conveyed his intention to leave his post, citing the need to address the evolving political situation. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, however, noted that President Prabowo did not outright reject Gibran’s resignation request. Instead, Prabowo offered several suggestions for consideration during their discussion.
In addition to his resignation discussions, Gibran expressed a wish to verify the legitimacy of certain documents in his possession through legal channels, specifically by pursuing proceedings at the State Administrative Court. This move suggests that there might be underlying issues that Gibran seeks to address through formal legal processes.
Despite the ongoing discussions about his potential resignation, Gibran maintained his public duties by attending the ceremony at the State Palace alongside President Prabowo. The event also saw the presence of other senior government officials, underscoring Gibran’s continued involvement in state affairs at this time.