Indonesia's Vice President Gibran resigns amid dispute over his educational qualifications

Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned. The resignation came amid a dispute over his educational qualifications.

Gibran is the son of former president Joko Widodo. His resignation as vice president, as the son of a former president, has therefore emerged as a major event in the country's politics.

The dispute over his educational qualifications has come to the fore as the reason behind the resignation. It was amid that dispute that he left the office of vice president.

Analysts have warned that Gibran's resignation could destabilise the country's economy.