VP Gibran Diploma Lawsuit Equals Impeachment, Says KPU
The commission said the challenge would amount to impeachment, while petitioners seek to void Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s nomination over his school credentials.
- On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the General Election Commission argued that the petition challenging Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's educational credentials amounts to an impeachment motion at the Constitutional Court.
- Attorney Denny Indrayana and 11 other applicants filed the lawsuit, alleging Gibran failed to meet high school-equivalent credential requirements during the 2024 candidate registration process.
- KPU legal counsel Julfaldi rejected the demand to annul Gibran's candidacy, stating impeachment requires a distinct process under Articles 7A and 7B of the 1945 Constitution.
- On Thursday, September 24, 2026, former President Joko Widodo defended his son's educational history in Surakarta and Singapore, stating he trusts the Constitutional Court to manage the process.
- The KPU maintains the Constitutional Court lacks jurisdiction for disputes filed after two years, arguing any impeachment must follow established constitutional channels.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Denny Indrayana admitted that he was worried that Gibran's education lawsuit would be stopped at the MK's dismissal stage, which touched the hearts of the nine constitutional judges.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Indonesia's 7th President Joko Widodo has responded to a lawsuit challenging the validity of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's educational requirements at the Constitutional Court (MK). Jokowi has handed over the process to...
The 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), responded to the lawsuit at the Constitutional Court (MK) regarding the fulfillment of educational requirements for the vice presidential candidate elect Gibran Rakabuming.
SOLO, JOGLOSEMARNEWS.COM — The 7th President of Indonesia Joko Widodo (Jokowi) spoke about a lawsuit questioning the education requirements of his son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as a vice presidential candidate in the 2024 general election. Jokowi said the issue had now entered the realm of law so he chose to follow the ongoing process in the Constitutional Court (MK). “This has gone into [...] Article About Gibran, Jokowi's Education Requirements…
Jokowi responded to Denny Indrayana's lawsuit regarding Vice President Gibran's educational requirements for the 2024 presidential election.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
