JAKARTA, Nov 11 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto faces a potential power struggle within his governing coalition as Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka weighs resignation, threatening to unsettle political alliances and further weaken the influence of his father, former president Joko Widodo.
Analysts warn that Gibran’s departure could trigger a contest among coalition parties for the vice-presidency, leaving Prabowo with the difficult task of choosing a successor without alienating key allies, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
Gibran, 39, expressed his intention to resign during a meeting with Prabowo yesterday, following court rulings that raised questions over whether his educational qualifications met the requirements for public office.
