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Well-wishers mark Ahok's 51st birthday via social media
Well-wishers, including celebrities, have sent birthday messages and prayers to former Jakarta governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, who is currently serving a prison sentence, to mark his 51st birthday today.
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A screen capture shows a picture of a birthday cake for Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, which was shared on twitte to mark the former Jakarta governor's 51st birthday today. (Twitter/@Rhasfinanda)
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ell-wishers, including celebrities, have sent birthday messages and prayers to former Jakarta governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, who is currently serving a prison sentence, to mark Ahok's 51st birthday today.
In a 45-second video uploaded through the twitter account @RHasfinanda, several public figures took turns in extending their birthday wishes to the former governor.
“Bapak Basuki, Pak Ahok, Happy Birthday,” said media personality, political analyst and former presidential spokesperson Wimar Witoelar.
In addition to Wimar, singers Giring Nidji and Glenn Fredly, composer Addie MS and film star Luna Maya also joined the well-wishers in the video.
Happy b'day Pak @basuki_btp you are the definition of a true leader! All the best Pak!#HBDAhok51 #TetapAhok pic.twitter.com/iS3hGhfFhr
— Hasfinanda (@RHasfinanda) June 28, 2017
The videos on the @RHasfinanda account were tagged #HBDAhok51 and #TetapAhok, which became trending hashtags nationwide.
Another account, @ezkisuyanto, tweeted a message at 11:06 a.m. that said, “Happy Birthday @basuki_btp stay healthy, I hope the loving God always protects you! #HBDAhok52”, complete with an image of a birthday wish.
Read also: Sandiaga says he wants to visit Ahok in detentionThe @goudotmobi account also wished a Happy Birthday to the former governor and uploaded a photo of the Kalijodo area, West Jakarta.
“Happy51stbirthday, Pak Ahok! The Universe bless you. This is Kalijodo recent night look that will always be remembered. #HBDAhok51,” @goudotmobi wrote. (dra/dmr)
