Gibran Rakabuming Raka's departure marks Indonesia's highest-profile resignation since Suharto stepped down as president in 1998. (EPA Images pic)JAKARTA: Indonesia's vice-president handed his resignation to parliament's upper house on Thursday, ending days of speculation about his political future, while his father, former President Joko Widodo, voiced support for current leader Prabowo Subianto.
The expression of support after the departure of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesia's highest profile resignation since that of President Suharto in 1998, could soothe signs of strain in the political alliance of Prabowo and predecessor Widodo.
"We will continue to support President Prabowo's administration, especially programmes that serve the interests of the broader public," the highly popular Widodo, known as Jokowi, told reporters outside his home in Solo in central Java.
