DKI Deputy Governor Named Secretary Saefullah Suffering From Stomach Acid And Heart Disease

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – DKI Jakarta Deputy Governor Ahmad Riza Patria said that DKI Jakarta Regional Secretary Saefullah previously suffered from stomach acid and heart disease.

It is known that Saefullah was pronounced dead on Wednesday (9/16/2020) afternoon.

“In fact, before he had acid in his stomach and he did not feel well. Then, in the last few days there has been a heart attack, a heart attack,” Ariza said in a voice recording received by Kompas.com on Wednesday.

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According to Ariza, due to Sekda’s condition, Jakarta DKI Governor Anies Baswedan brought in sophisticated medical equipment.

“The governor immediately brought in the most sophisticated equipment that was the best we had in our hopes a few days ago. And, in fact, its condition continues to deteriorate day by day,” he said.

Ariza said Saefullah was still active and working when his condition deteriorated. Even Saefullah still attended the plenary session in the DKI DPRD building.

“During the plenary session last Sunday at the DPRD, in reality he was not well since Friday, resting at home on Friday Saturday Sunday. But on Monday due to responsibility he must be present. The governor has reminded him not to attend but he was present, “he explained.

As is known, Saefullah was pronounced dead on Wednesday (9/16/2020) this afternoon.

“Please pray. For everyone, immediately drink ablution water and this afternoon we will all have magical prayers for the deceased,” Anies said in his statement Wednesday.

Anies said that Saefullah was a good person and worked hard in performing his duties.

“Our brothers, our best friends, are very good and godly people who have been working with us all this time,” he said.

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Saefullah was pronounced dead at 12:55 pm WIB at Gatot Soebroto Army Central Hospital (RSPAD).

Saefullah was previously exposed to Covid-19 some time ago.

At the time, Anies said that Saefullah was a symptom-free person (OTG).

“We expect a speedy recovery like this. But (the DKI regional secretary) has no symptoms,” Anies said.