
El John News, Jakarta Gibran Rakabuming Raka made an official statement about his decision to quit the vice president of the Republic of Indonesia. In the statement dated November 12, 2026, Gibran confirmed that the decision was a private choice and had nothing to do with the issue of the diploma that was in the public's interest.
Gibran stated, from the beginning of his duties as Vice President, that he considered himself a temporary authority. According to him, the interests of the nation and future of Indonesia should be placed on both personal and position.
"From the first day I swore an oath, I ran this trust with one full conviction, the post was a temporary leave of absence. He is the Hearer, the Knower.
He revealed that the Vice President's position was not the position he had planned for the first time. Gibran recalled September 2023 when President Prabowo Subianto asked him to be vice president.
The decision, according to Gibran, was not taken easily. He must consider the responsibilities left behind as Mayor of the Solo City, as well as any possible political consequences, including the possibility of disappointing the party that has been guiding its political journey.
However, Gibran finally accepted the offer in consideration of the continuity of national development, the involvement of youth, as well as the importance of unifying various elements of the nation.
In his statement, Gibran also specifically confirmed that his decision to quit the vice president's post had nothing to do with the diploma issue.
He called all the documents his education has been completed and submitted to trial. Gibran hopes that the same polemic does not return and democracy and governance can continue to be fixed so that it gives certainty to all parties.
Gibran confirmed that the decision was not a confession to his incompetence to carry out his duties. Instead, he called that step taken so that the government could continue to walk more quietly, united, and focus on the interests of society.
He also presents an appreciation to President Prabowo Subianto, the ranks of the Red Cabinet, state civil apparatus, religious figures, community figures, indigenous figures, as well as all parties who have teamed up and supported his trip.
Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
In a special message to the young, Gibran reminded that young children don't feel too young or too small to have big ideals and bring about change.
He invites young people to continue caring and loving Indonesia, and to stop not contributing to the progress of the nation.
"Thank the people of Indonesia. One chapter may have ended, but love for Indonesia never ends. I'm going to stay with the people of Indonesia," that's what Gibran's closing message said.
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