"I promise to fulfill my duty as governor as well as possible," Governor Ahok stated while repeating the oath read by President Joko Widodo.Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Basuki Tjahaya Purnama, better known as Ahok, was sworn in as the governor of Jakarta for the 2014-2017 term by President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo at the State Palace here on Wednesday.
"I promise to fulfill my duty as governor as well as possible," Governor Ahok stated while repeating the oath read by President Joko Widodo.
Basuki also promised to uphold the 1945 Constitution and to execute all the laws and regulations in utmost sincerity and honesty.
"I also promise to give my best possible service to the people of Jakarta and to the nation for I know the Lord will help me to do so," he remarked while ending his inauguration statement.
Prior to the inauguration ceremony, Muniarti Ningsih, Basukis mother, said her son was ready to hold the mandate as the governor of Jakarta.
"I sincerely support the inauguration of Ahok as governor," Muniarti stated in response to certain parties that rejected the inauguration.
Present at the inauguration ceremony were former president Megawati Sukarnoputri, Home Affairs Minister Tjahjo Kumolo, Peoples Consultative Assembly Deputy Chairman Oesman Sapta, Minister/State Secretary Pratikno, and Head of Bappenas Andrinof Chaniago, among several others.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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