The Surabaya DPRD Discusses The Ministry Of Home Affairs Letter Regarding The Acting Mayor Of Surabaya, Whisnu Sakti

SURABAYA - The Surabaya DPRD responded quickly to the letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Governor of East Java regarding the replacement of the Surabaya mayor. The position of mayor of Surabaya was abandoned by Tri Rismaharini (Risma) who became minister of social affairs.

Chairman of the Surabaya DPRD Adi Sutarwijono said the meeting of the leaders of the Surabaya DPRD with the Acting Mayor of Surabaya, Whisnu Sakti, was to discuss the dismissal of Risma as mayor and Whisnu Sakti as deputy mayor. As well as the appointment of Whisnu Sakti as mayor.

"The Surabaya DPRD is only limited to proposing. Later the decision will be with the Ministry of Home Affairs. If it is decided then we will hold a plenary meeting," Adi said in Surabaya, Monday, December 28, 2020.

Adi said that before the plenary meeting of the appointment of Whisnu Sakti as the definitive mayor, Whisnu until now has served as the acting mayor of Surabaya.

On the same occasion Whisnu Sakti, who is familiarly called WS, appreciated the quick response of the Surabaya DPRD leaders to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Governor of East Java's letter.

"The letter was sent during the Christmas holidays yesterday. Now we come to work, we immediately discuss it," he explained.

WS said that he had coordinated with the leadership of the board to carry out their respective functions while remaining in synergy. "What is our main focus is how services to the community are not reduced.

WS also admitted that his current position is acting as the mayor of Surabaya according to the appointment of the Governor of East Java.

"I carry out my duties as mayor to serve the citizens of Surabaya," he concluded.