Prabowo Accepts Gibran's Resignation as VP, Cites 'Heavy Heart'
President Prabowo Subianto officially accepted the resignation of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Prabowo stated he did so with a 'heavy heart' but praised Gibran's 'knight-like, responsible, and statesmanlike attitude,' respecting and supporting his decision. The resignation was attributed to a discrepancy with constitutional requirements.
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