Indonesian Vice President Gibran Considers Resignation Amidst Legal Challenges
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has conveyed his intention to resign to President Prabowo Subianto, citing legal issues surrounding his election. However, the Minister of Law stated that decisions from the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court are final, leaving no further legal recourse.
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