Jakarta Deputy Governor Basuki Purnama Tjahaja, left, looks on as Governor Joko Widodo, right, looks on. Basuki says he has been overwhelmed with his duties as acting governor since Joko has been campaigning to be the next president of Indonesia. (JG Photo/Safir Makki)
Jakarta. Less than two weeks after Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo began focusing on his presidential run as he takes a long leave of absence from the city administration, acting governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, conceded that he felt overwhelmed working on his own.
“My hands are sore, there are so many letters to be managed and signed,” Basuki said.
Basuki said his responsibilities have multiplied since becoming acting governor, with hundreds of letters to be read and signed in a day, leaving him with a shorter amount of time to meet with guests and attend meetings.
“There are so many problems. We have to reply to those letters, which cover issues surrounding land appropriation, waste management, low-cost apartment,” he said.
Basuki left his deputy governor tasks and stepped up as acting governor on June 1 as Joko went on a long leave of absence as a candidate vying for the presidency. The election will be held on July 9.
By Lenny Tristia Tambun on 07:29 pm Jun 11, 2014
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