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120 Indonesian lawmakers seek process that could impeach vice president
120 Indonesian lawmakers are challenging Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s eligibility after court rulings questioned his education documents.
Raka, 39, is the son of former President Joko Widodo and serves under President Prabowo Subianto.
The Constitutional Court and Supreme Court ruled last month that documents about Raka’s overseas education did not meet requirements for the 2024 election.
Raka submitted his resignation to Prabowo on Tuesday, but lawmakers are continuing with the motion because it was unclear whether the president accepted it.
The House has scheduled a session for Thursday to discuss the proposal, which was submitted by lawmakers from eight parties.
Under the process, a special committee would examine the allegation, and the House could ask the Constitutional Court to decide whether a constitutional violation occurred.
A court ruling could clear the way for parliament to seek his impeachment, with the People’s Consultative Assembly making the final decision.
A total of 120 Indonesian lawmakers from eight political parties have launched a parliamentary process that could lead to Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s impeachment.
They allege that recent court rulings on documents about his overseas education mean he no longer meets constitutional requirements to serve.
Raka submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday, but it was unclear whether Prabowo accepted it.
The House of Representatives scheduled a plenary session for Thursday to advance and discuss an inquiry proposal about Raka’s academic credentials.
If the House finds sufficient basis for the accusation, it must ask the Constitutional Court to rule on whether a constitutional violation occurred.
- Who
- 120 Indonesian lawmakers from eight political parties are pursuing the motion against Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
- What
- They have launched a parliamentary process that could lead to his impeachment over questions about his educational credentials.
- When
- The lawmakers moved on Wednesday. A House plenary session was scheduled for Thursday.
- Where
- Indonesia’s House of Representatives in Jakarta.
- Why
- Recent court rulings said documents about Raka’s overseas education did not meet election requirements.
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The Constitutional Court and Supreme Court ruled that documents Raka submitted about his overseas education did not meet election requirements.
Raka submitted his resignation during a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.
120 lawmakers from eight parties submitted a petition challenging Raka’s eligibility to remain in office.
The House scheduled a plenary session to advance and discuss the inquiry proposal.
- Lawmakers behind petition
- 120 from eight political parties
- PDI-P lawmakers
- 110 agreed to pursue the motion
- Minimum number to propose motion
- 25 members of parliament
- House session
- Scheduled for Thursday
- Raka’s age
- 39
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