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Sumarsono bids farewell, Ahok to return to office Sunday
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Home Ministry Director General of Regional Autonomy Sumarsono (center) poses for a photograph with Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama (left) and deputy governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat after a handover ceremony at City Hall in Central Jakarta. The Home Ministry appointed Sumarsono as acting Jakarta governor on March 6, as Ahok had to take leave for his election campaign. (JP/Ivany Atina Arbi)
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akarta’s acting governor, Sumarsono, has held a farewell dinner, inviting Jakarta councillors and officials on Thursday evening.
Sumarsono said that since his last two days fell on holidays, he did not want to disturb councillors and officials during their holiday activities.
"So, this is my farewell night. I don't want to disturb your family programs. Thank you for all your support," Sumarsono was quoted as saying by kompas.com.
Sumarsono will return to his post as the Home Ministry's director general for regional autonomy.
Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama will return to his office on Sunday after a month of compulsory campaign leave. (dmr)
