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Gibran Rakabuming Raka diploma controversy

Overview

Legal challenges against Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka regarding the authenticity of his high school diploma have intensified. Denny Indrayana, former Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights, has maintained a public contest offering nearly Rp6 billion to locate valid proof of Gibran’s secondary education, a challenge set to expire on September 9, 2026.

Following the expiration of this challenge, Indrayana has moved forward with plans to file a presidential election dispute with the Constitutional Court. The petition seeks the disqualification of Gibran, asserting that he does not meet the necessary educational requirements for the office. The legal action aims to invalidate the General Elections Commission's decision regarding Gibran's candidacy and calls for the annulment of his inauguration by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).

Furthermore, the petition requests that the MPR hold a session to elect a new Vice President from two candidates proposed by the President within 60 days of the court's ruling. While legal experts previously noted significant hurdles due to the finality of the 2024 election results, Indrayana’s strategy focuses on candidate disqualification and resignation rather than the parliamentary impeachment process.

Entities

Gibran Rakabuming Raka · Denny Indrayana · Constitutional Court of Indonesia · Ministry of Education and Culture · University of Bradford

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Denny Indrayana stated that if valid high school education documents are not produced, Gibran Rakabuming Raka may be considered to have defective requirements for the Vice Presidency. www.gelora.co · rmol.id
[○ 1 SOURCE] The prize for the contest to find valid high school education documents for Gibran has reached approximately Rp5.89 billion. rmol.id
[○ 1 SOURCE] Denny Indrayana intends to pursue a legal challenge through the Constitutional Court based on candidate disqualification rather than impeachment. rmol.id
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Constitutional Court previously ruled that the minimum education requirement for presidential and vice-presidential candidates remains high school level, not a bachelor's degree. redaksi.duta.co
[○ 1 SOURCE] The deadline for the contest to provide proof of Gibran's high school education is September 9, 2026. www.gelora.co

Timeline

7 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Denny Indrayana to challenge Gibran’s credentials at Constitutional Court
Denny Indrayana plans to sue Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka at the Constitutional Court over alleged high school credential discrepancies, seeking his resignation from office.
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Gibran Rakabuming Raka faces legal challenge over education credentials
Former official Denny Indrayana plans to challenge Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's eligibility in the Constitutional Court if proof of his high school education is not provided by September 2026.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Gibran Rakabuming Raka diploma controversy sparks impeachment debate
Debate intensifies in Indonesia over Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high school diploma, involving legal discussions on impeachment and a prize offering exceeding Rp1 billion to locate the document.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Denny Indrayana offers Rp100 million for Gibran Rakabuming Raka's diploma
Denny Indrayana has offered a Rp100 million reward for the discovery of Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s original high school diploma, demanding his resignation if the document is not produced.

Sources

duta.co · gelora.co · inews.id · katadata.co.id · mediaindonesia.com · rmol.id

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