TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – After Basuki Purnama Tjahaja a.k.a. Ahok was inaugurated as Jakarta governor, the focus now shifts to the deputy governor still vacant position. Ahok said he is still waiting for a government regulation (PP) on the procedures for proposing a deputy, saying he has 15 days to submit names while waiting for the ryule to be signed by President Joko Widodo.
Referring to government regulation in lieu of law (Perppu) No. 1/2004 on the election of governors, regents and mayors, a governor is allowed to propose candidates to the City Council. Ahok said he wants a deputy who can work right away without taking too much time to adapt.
"One thing for sure, I don't want a celebrity [as my deputy], " he said after the inauguration at the Presidential Palace yesterday.
When asked about the possibility of having a deputy from political parties Ahok refused firmly said no.
Meanwhile, PDIP deputy secretary general Hasto Kristiyanto claimed his party is preparing the best candidates to be Ahok's first mate.
ANANDA TERESIA | ERWAN HERMAWAN
