Ahmad Heryawan
Ahmad Heryawan (born 19 June 1966) is an Indonesian politician who served as the governor of West Java Province between 2008 and 2018. He was inaugurated in April 2008, after winning the West Java gubernatorial election in March 2008. Ahmad Heryawan, together with his running mate Yusuf Macan Effendie (also known as Dede Yusuf), was the governor candidate from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and National Mandate Party (PAN) coalition, running the gubernatorial election against Agum Gumelar – Nu'man Abdul Hakim from Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) and United Development Party (PPP) coalition and Danny Setiawan – Iwan Ridwan Sulandjana from Golkar and Democratic Party (PD) coalition.[1][2]
Ahmad Heryawan | |
|---|---|
| 14th Governor of West Java | |
| In office 13 June 2008 – 13 June 2018 | |
| Deputy | Yusuf Macan Effendie (2008–2013) Deddy Mizwar (2013–2018) |
| Preceded by | Danny Setiawan |
| Succeeded by | Iwa Karniwa (acting) Ridwan Kamil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 June 1966 Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia |
| Political party | Prosperous Justice Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6 |
| Website | www.ahmadheryawan.net |
Before entering the gubernatorial election, Ahmad Heryawan was a member of Jakarta House of Representatives, taking position as one of the vice chairmen of the house.[3]
His second term as governor ended on 13 June 2018 and he was replaced by acting governor Iwa Karniwa.[4]
References edit
- ^ Christanto, Dicky (17 April 2008). "Candidates join gubernatorial election race", The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 4 December 2008.
- ^ Suwarni, Yuli Tri (26 April 2008). "Heryawan, Dede determined to fight poverty, improve health", The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 4 December 2008.
- ^ "Kursi Ahmad Heryawan Diisi Ketua DPW PKS Jakarta". Merdeka (in Indonesian). 19 June 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Masa jabatan Aher sebagai Gubernur Jabar resmi berakhir - ANTARA News". Antara News (in Indonesian). 13 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.