Former Mayor Of Surabaya Dies, Ganjar: May All His Kindness Be Recorded In Good History

Ganjar Pranowo. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

SERANG - PDI-P President Ganjar Pranowo is saddened by the death of former Surabaya Mayor Whisnu Sakti Buana who died Saturday, May 27.

"Of course on behalf of myself, on behalf of the cadres, as friends. The first one I convey my deep sorrow to Mas Whisnu. Inalillahi wainnailaihi rojiun, we pray that his deeds and worship are accepted. Hopefully, all his kindness can really lead him to become someone who is recorded in a good history, and of course Husnul khatimah," said Ganjar to reporters, Sunday, May 28.

Ganjar said that during his visit to East Java some time ago, he was still accompanied by Whisnu.

In fact, both of them also promised to visit the grave of Whisnu's father who is also the former Secretary General of the PDIP, Soetjipto, on the next occasion.

"So this morning I was surprised and God willing, I will go there in a few days. For takziah, even though it is too late. Now of course I will pray for him," continued the Governor of Central Java.

According to Ganjar, Whisnu is an extraordinary figure, a great party cadre.

Especially with the dynamics of the party in East Java, in Surabaya at that time.

"He shows that he is a reliable cadre, who is not only fighting for power. but can play a role as a cadre and actor where the assignment is then given, where the order is given, he carries out well," he added.

The man who is familiarly called WS was born in Surabaya on October 22, 1974, Whisnu is also the son of the former Deputy Chairperson of the MPR who is also the former Secretary General of the PDIP DPP Soetjipto Soedjono.

WS served as Deputy Chair of the Surabaya City DPRD, before being elected to replace Bambang Dwi Hartono who resigned as Deputy Mayor of Surabaya in 2013. WS was trusted as Deputy Mayor of Surabaya in 2014 or in the remaining period of 2010-2015 accompanying Tri Rismaharini.

Then in the 2015 Surabaya Regional Head Election, the Risma-Whisnu Sakti pair received the mandate as Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Surabaya.

WS also served as Mayor of Surabaya for a week on 11-17 February 2021 replacing Tri Rismaharini who was appointed Minister of Social Affairs.

The PDIP politician was originally a Legislative Candidate for the East Java DPRD from the Surabaya City Election Area.

Whisnu has also served as Deputy Chair of the Surabaya City DPRD and administrator of the East Java PDIP DPD.