Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka offered to resign on Tuesday during a more than two-hour meeting with President Prabowo Subianto, according to presidential spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi. The move comes as lawmakers consider an inquiry into whether Gibran met eligibility requirements for the 2024 election based on his submitted education documents.

Prasetyo said Gibran expressed the intention "in light of the evolving situation" tied to recent court rulings. The Constitutional Court and Supreme Court last month found issues with the documents related to Gibran's overseas secondary education. Prabowo did not reject the request but advised Gibran to pursue legal avenues to defend his credentials, including through the State Administrative Court.

Gibran, the 39-year-old son of former President Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, helped Prabowo secure a large victory in the 2024 election. The offer unfolds against growing political tensions between Prabowo and Jokowi, whose influence remains significant in Indonesian politics.

Gibran told reporters after the meeting that he respects public criticism and does not want the matter to become a prolonged controversy. He continues to perform his duties as vice president for now, with no formal resignation submitted to the People's Consultative Assembly.

If Gibran resigns, the constitution requires the assembly to elect a replacement within 60 days from two candidates nominated by the president. Lawmakers in Prabowo's coalition have discussed launching a formal inquiry, which analysts view as a potential step toward further scrutiny or impeachment proceedings.

The eligibility questions trace back to Gibran's political rise, including a 2023 Constitutional Court ruling that allowed him to run despite age concerns. The current diploma dispute adds to scrutiny of his qualifications.

Officials emphasized that government operations continue uninterrupted under Prabowo's leadership.