As reported earlier, Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD) has announced that Acting Jakarta Governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ T Purnama will be inaugurated as Jakarta Governor on Tuesday (11/18). At this time, the President Decree letter is still being processed at the State Secretariat. Ahok said that the confirmation on his inauguration comes directly from Indonesia President Joko Widodo.

The President Decree letter is being prepared by the State Secretariat today, so the inauguration is probably done tomorrow or Wednesday

“I’ve talked to Mr. President yesterday. The President Decree letter is being prepared by the State Secretariat today, so the inauguration is probably done tomorrow or Wednesday,” stated Basuki after he attended the ceremony of governor inauguration preparedness and flood handling at Jakarta Police Headquarters, South Jakarta, Monday (11/17).

According to Ahok, the issue on his inauguration becomes one of the agenda discussed in the cabinet meeting held today at the State Palace. While regarding the inauguration location, in accordance to Act No. 32/2004 on Regional Governance, it will take place in the capital city.

“The inauguration probably takes place in the State Palace or DPRD building,” he told.

For information, Ahok would be the first governor inaugurated by the president. This is because in accordance to article 163 of Government Regulation in Lieu of Act No. 1/2014 on Regional Head Election, all governors will be inaugurated by the president in the capital city.