Gibran's Impeachment Possibility, Constitutional Mechanism for VP Successor
The debate over Gibran Rakabuming Raka's educational qualifications has resurfaced in Indonesia, raising the possibility of his impeachment. While the Constitutional Court's ruling did not directly lead to his dismissal, it opened avenues for political scrutiny in parliament. Should the vice presidency become vacant, the constitution outlines a process where the president proposes two candidates, with the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) making the final decision.
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