Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Dismisses Challenge to Vice President over Education Credentials
The court said the petitioners lacked standing and that any further challenge to Gibran’s eligibility must go through other institutions.
- On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Indonesia's Constitutional Court dismissed a legal challenge seeking to disqualify Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka over alleged education gaps, ruling the petitioners lacked legal standing to file the case.
- Former Deputy Justice Minister Denny Indrayana and 11 others initiated the lawsuit, alleging Gibran's equivalency certificate was procedurally flawed because he lacked proof of senior high school graduation, a mandatory requirement for vice-presidential candidates.
- During evidentiary hearings, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education confirmed no high school diploma was submitted, with the court noting the documents provided indicated only attendance rather than completion status.
- Gibran told reporters on Wednesday he respects the ruling and will continue implementing President Prabowo Subianto's programs, while the court concluded the matter could not be resolved through an election dispute process.
- Constitutional law expert Professor Mochtar argued the court's findings could potentially lead to impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives or hinder Gibran's ability to nominate himself in the 2029 election.
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Indonesia’s Constitutional Court rejects bid to disqualify VP Gibran over high school credentials
A petition calling for Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka to be disqualified from his position over questions on his education credentials has been rejected. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Constitutional Court found no evidence that Gibran Rakabuming Raka's high school diploma was a requirement for the 2024 presidential election. Gibran argued that he could not have studied for a bachelor's degree in Singapore if he had not graduated from high school.
Indonesia's VP likely didn't finish high school and it could cost him his job
Indonesia's Constitutional Court has refused to disqualify Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka over questions about his educational history, but experts say he could be impeached anyway.
The verdict hearing for the lawsuit regarding the educational requirements for Gibran Rakabuming Raka's candidacy for vice president was held tonight.
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