Ahmad Riza Patria

Ahmad Riza Patria (born 17 December 1969) is an Indonesian politician who currently serves as Deputy Governor of Jakarta. He previously served as a Vice Chairman of Commission II in the People's Representative Council of Indonesia.[1] He was elected in the seat of West Java V constituency winning with a total vote of 23,991 in the 2014 legislative elections in 2014.[2][3]

Ahmad Riza Patria
Vice Governor of Jakarta
Assumed office
15 April 2020
GovernorAnies Baswedan
Preceded bySandiaga Uno
Vice Chairman of Commission II of People's Representative Council
In office
2014–2019
Personal details
Born (1969-12-17) 17 December 1969
Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Political partyGerindra
Websitewww.arizapatria.id

Career

In 2012, Patria was the running mate of Hendardji Supandji as Deputy Governor during the Jakarta gubernatorial elections in 2012. Previously he was the chairman of the National Youth Council in Indonesia from 1999 to 2002. In 2002, he was re-elected to serve as chairman of the KNPI in Jakarta. Ahmad Patria is a graduate from the ISTN - National Institute of Science and Technology .[4]

In 2018, Patria was appointed the Spokesperson for presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo. He is also the current Chairman of Gerindra Party central board.[5][6]

On 6 April 2020, Patria was voted to take on the role of the once vacant Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, after winning the vote in the Jakarta DPRD with 81 out of 100 cast votes.[7]

Personal life

On 29 November 2020, Patria is confirmed positive for COVID-19.[8]

References
  1. Maharani, Tsarina. "Komisi II DPR Minta KPU Segera Atasi Logistik Pemilu yang Terimbas Banjir". detiknews. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  2. Maharani, Tsarina. "Komisi II DPR: Sindikat Suara di Malaysia Isu Lama, Bawaslu Harus Ungkap". detiknews. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  3. "Politisi Gerindra Ini Setuju Wacana Pemindahan Ibu Kota tapi . . ". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  4. Maharani, Tsarina. "Komisi II DPR: Sindikat Suara di Malaysia Isu Lama, Bawaslu Harus Ungkap". detiknews. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  5. "Prabowo Subianto`s Possible Running Mates Mostly Politician". Tempo. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  6. "Gerindra Mulls Endorsing General Gatot for Vice President". Tempo. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  7. "Profil Ahmad Riza Patria, Anak Eks Ketua MUI yang Jadi Wagub DKI". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 6 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  8. Nufus, Wilda Hayatun. "Wagub DKI Riza Patria Positif COVID-19, Tertular Staf Pribadi". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 29 November 2020.
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