Call for Gibran's Impeachment, Gerindra Party to Review Constitutional Basis
In Indonesia, calls for the impeachment of Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of President Joko Widodo, are growing. The ruling Gerindra Party has announced its intention to review the constitutional basis for these demands, adding to the political uncertainty surrounding the upcoming presidential election.
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