JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated two regional heads from the 2020 regional election. This inauguration was held at the State Palace, Jakarta, Monday, February 15.

Broadcast from the Presidential Secretariat YouTube, the inauguration ceremony starts at 09.00 WIB. The event began with the submission of excerpts from the presidential decree which was first received by the elected Governor and Deputy Governor of North Kalimantan, Zainal Arifin Paliwang, and TP Yansen.

Furthermore, the handover was also made to the elected Governor and Deputy Governor of North Sulawesi, namely Olly Dondokambey and Steven OE Kandouw.

During the handover ceremony, President Jokowi was accompanied by Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri) Tito Karnavian. Furthermore, the event was continued with the inauguration of the two pairs of regional heads.

The inauguration of the Governor and Deputy Governor of North Kalimantan was based on Presidential Decree No. 19P/2021. Meanwhile, the Governor and Deputy Governor of North Sulawesi is based on Presidential Decree No.21P/2021.

After the Presidential Decree was read out, the event continued with the taking of the oath led by President Jokowi and accompanied by clergy.

"Will you swear promises according to your respective religions?", Jokowi asked before leading the oath-taking of the two pairs of regional heads.

"Yes, I will", they replied.

Then, the oath of office was pronounced and continued with congratulations by President Jokowi and Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and ended with a group photo.

It is known that the North Sulawesi KPU named Olly Dondokambey and Steven OE Kandouw as winners in the 2020 North Sulawesi Regional Election. The pair, who are supported by PDI Perjuangan and supported by the Gerindra Party, PKB, Perindo, PPP, and PSI Party, won with 821,503 votes.

Meanwhile, the General Elections Commission (KPU) of North Kalimantan assign Zainal Arifin Paliwang-Yansen TP pair as the winner in the Regional election of North Kalimantan by winning 145,778 votes. This pair is supported by PDIP, Democratic Party, PPP, PKB, Gerindra Party, Gelora Party, and PKPI.


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