Indonesia vice president resigns amid questions over academic credentials

Indonesia's vice president resigned after court rulings challenged his eligibility for office based on his academic credentials, abcnews.com reported.

The 39-year-old vice president, who is the son of former President Joko Widodo, submitted his resignation to the People’s Consultative Assembly in Jakarta, according to abcnews.com.

Widodo commented that political dynamics are normal and emphasized that political positions are temporary, while expressing support for President Prabowo Subianto's government and its programs.

The investigation into the vice president's academic credentials was separate from other investigations involving allegations of wiretapping targeting the president.

The vice president had offered to resign to avoid prolonged political controversy and personally delivered his resignation letter to President Prabowo, who later addressed the nation following meetings with the vice president and parliamentary leaders.