Fatigue, Chairman Of KPPS Wonosobo Dies While Preparing For TPS

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WONOSOBO - Chairman of the Voting Organizing Group (KPPS) in Wonosobo, Wahyu Jatmiko (43), a resident of Purnamandala housing, Bumiroso Village, Wonosobo District, died allegedly due to exhaustion while preparing for the 2024 Election polling station (TPS). Chairman of the General Election Commission (KPU) of Wonosobo Regency, Ruliawan Nugroho explained that Wahyu Jatmiko was lifting a seat for preparation at TPS 11 after the funeral prayer. While traveling carrying a chair, suddenly Wahyu fell. "When Wahyu was on his own initiative to make initial preparations by arranging a chair. When pushing for angkong contains a chair, he suddenly fell," said Ruliawan, Monday, February 12. The deceased was rushed to the Wonosobo Islamic Hospital, unfortunately the victim's life could not be saved while undergoing intensive treatment by medical parties. According to information from his friends, Wahyu was too tired and was suspected of having a history of diabetes. Ruliawan added that considering Wahyu Jatmiko's very central position in organizing the election, it is planned to be carried out a replacement of the KPPS chairman to ensure the smoothness of the election. "He is the chairman of the KPPS who has a central position, so there is still two days to make replacement or re-recruitment at the local TPS. In accordance with the KPPS members, the replacement procedure will be carried out so that the election will continue smoothly," said Ruliawan. KPU Wonosobo conveyed his condolences and plans to contribute to the family left by Wahyu Jatmiko.

"Of course we have officially appointed him on January 5, 2024, we also feel very lost. He is a democracy hero because he died in carrying out his duties. From the KPU, we will give compassion to the families left behind," said Ruliawan. Wahyu Jatmiko's body is buried in the nearest mosque to be prayed and then buried. As of February 11, 2024, two KPPS officers have died in Bumiroso Village.

Apart from Wahyu, ASN Kesbangpol Setyo Wahyudi Harjanto also died after falling away from falling trees while cleaning up campaign props (APK).