Indonesia’s Vice President Raka has offered to resign during a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto, amid mounting political pressure over a controversy surrounding his academic qualifications.
The resignation offer comes after the country’s Supreme Court ruled last month that documents submitted by Raka regarding his overseas education did not meet election requirements.
The ruling intensified criticism against him and prompted some lawmakers to call for his impeachment.
Speaking to reporters, Raka said he respected public criticism and feedback and did not want the issue to develop into a prolonged political controversy.
It remains unclear whether President Prabowo has accepted the resignation offer. The President has reportedly advised Raka to pursue legal avenues to establish the validity of his academic credentials.
The development has added to political uncertainty at the highest levels of Indonesia’s leadership.
