A Family Affair
BASYIR Ahmad, the Mayor of Pekalongan in Central Java, had two important meetings last week. On Tuesday, he met with Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo. The next morning he flew to Jakarta to meet Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo. To both men he announced his resignation, effective August 9.
He had difficulty denying rumors that the move was to allow his wife, Balqis Diab, now Chairperson of the Golkar Party of Pekalongan, to run for mayor. He even praised his wife for her capability, popularity and financial support three important mayoral requirements. "My wife is an outstanding politician and ready to contest," Basyir said on Tuesday last week.
June 30, 2015
BASYIR Ahmad, the Mayor of Pekalongan in Central Java, had two important meetings last week. On Tuesday, he met with Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo. The next morning he flew to Jakarta to meet Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo. To both men he announced his resignation, effective August 9.
He had difficulty denying rumors that the move was to allow his wife, Balqis Diab, now Chairperson of the Golkar Party of Pekalongan, to run for mayor
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