Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka attended a National Heroes Day award ceremony in Jakarta on Tuesday, despite having earlier discussions with President Prabowo Subianto about his intention to resign. The meeting between Gibran and President Prabowo lasted around two and a half hours, during which Gibran reportedly conveyed his desire to step down amid the current political climate.
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi clarified that President Prabowo did not reject Gibran’s resignation request. Instead, he offered several suggestions throughout their dialogue. Gibran also expressed a need for legal proceedings at the State Administrative Court to verify the authenticity of documents he possesses, indicating a potential legal dimension to his decision.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his political future, Gibran appeared alongside President Prabowo at the State Palace ceremony. The event was attended by several senior government officials, highlighting the ongoing duties and responsibilities Gibran still fulfills as Vice President.
The discussions and subsequent ceremony attendance underscore the fluid nature of Gibran’s political position, as he navigates both his responsibilities and personal decisions amid evolving political circumstances in Indonesia.