DIY Politics
Sofjan Ja’coeb is Indonesia’s first independent candidate for a governorship. He initially approached a number of political parties but could not afford the required “dowry.”
July 1, 2008
ON the debating stage designated for candidates of Lampung Governor in the yard of Darmajaya Higher Learning School of Economics on Thursday last week, Sofjan Ja’coeb was all smiles. Donning a white long-sleeved shirt and dark trousers, Sofjan, formerly Jakarta Police Chief, appeared enthusiastic.
Sofyan was in high spirits. Two days earlier, the General Elections Commission (KPU) in Lampung announced that the Sofjan Ja’coeb-Bambang Waluyo
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