Governor Lukas Enembe Appoints Frans Pekey As Acting Mayor Of Jayapura

JAYAPURA - Papua Governor Lukas Enembe appointed the Regional Secretary of the City of Jayapura Frans Pekey as the daily executor (Plh) of the mayor of Jayapura.

The appointment of Frans Pekey as Acting Mayor of Jayapura City is based on the Papua Governor's radiogram number: T-131/5634/SET 22 May 2022 as the tenure of the mayor and deputy mayor of Jayapura City ends on Sunday (22/5).

"The rules for administering the government require that at the end of the term of office of the regional head, an Plh mayor of Jayapura City is appointed," said Assistant III for general administration of the Papua Provincial Secretariat Derek Hegemur during the handover ceremony of the office memory, reported by ANTARA, Monday, May 23.

According to Derek, during the 10 years of leadership of the former mayor of Jayapura, Benhur Tomi Mano, there have been changes and innovations that have been built to be enjoyed together.

"That's something that has been proven and we have to admit as citizens of the city and we give our appreciation to Benhur and his deputy Rustan Saru in this second term for all the policies that have been carried out," he said.

He expressed his gratitude for all the achievements that have been carved and dedication to the Papuan people, especially in the City of Jayapura.

"On behalf of the Governor of Papua and all officials within the Papua provincial government, I would like to express my deep gratitude and warm regards for all the achievements and dedications that have been given to all of us," he said again.

Benhur Tomi Mano served as mayor of Jayapura City for two terms where in the first period he was paired with Nur Alam (2011-2016) and in the second period he was paired with Rustan Saru (2017-2022).