Arsyadjuliandi Rachman Explained

Arsyadjuliandi Rachman
Office:Governor of Riau
Term Start:25 May 2016
Term End:20 September 2018
Acting governor since October 2014
Predecessor:Annas Maamun
Successor:Wan Thamrin Hasyim
Office1:Vice Governor of Riau
Predecessor1:Mambang Mit
Successor1:Wan Thamrin Hasyim
Term Start1:19 February 2014
Term End1:25 May 2016
Office2:Member of People's Representative Council
Term Start2:1 October 2019
Birth Date:8 July 1960
Birth Place:Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia
Party:Golkar
Alma Mater:Sebelas Maret University
Oklahoma City University

Arsyadjuliandi Rachman (born 8 July 1960) is an Indonesian politician who is a member of the People's Representative Council and served as governor of Riau between 2016 and 2018. He was previously the province's vice-governor, although he acted in the governor's capacity following Annas Maamun's arrest in 2014.

Early life and education

Rachman was born on 8 July 1960 in Pekanbaru,[1] as the fifth of ten children of Abdul Rachman Syafei, the owner of a bus transport company. He completed primary school in Pekanbaru before moving to Bukittinggi and later Yogyakarta to pursue higher education. Between 1980 and 1985, he studied at Sebelas Maret University in Surakarta, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in agriculture, then a MBA at Oklahoma City University between 1986 and 1987.[2]

Career

In 2009, he was appointed deputy chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), having previously been the chairman of Aceh's Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[3] He ran as the running mate of Annas Maamun in the 2013 Riau gubernatorial election, the pair winning with 60.75% of votes after a runoff election.[4] In October 2014, he was appointed as acting governor following Maamun's arrest for bribery charges.[5] He was appointed as full governor on 25 May 2016.[2] He contested the 2018 gubernatorial election, but lost to Syamsuar.[6] He resigned on 20 September 2018 in order to run as candidate for the People's Representative Council in the 2019 legislative election.[7] Rachman proceeded to win a seat representing Riau's 1st electoral district after winning 31,854 votes.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ir. H. ARSYADJULIANDI RACHMAN, M.B.A. . . 15 October 2021 . id.
  2. News: Sudah Kos dan Terpisah dari Orang Tua Sejak SMP, Anak yang Suka Temani Ibunya ke Pasar di Masa Kecil Ini Akhirnya Jadi Gubernur Riau . 15 October 2021 . GoRiau . 24 December 2016 . id.
  3. News: Kadin Umumkan Pengurus Baru . 15 October 2021 . VIVA.co.id . 5 January 2009 . id.
  4. News: Sengketa Pilgub Riau, Warga Menolak Diulang . 16 October 2021 . Tempo . 6 January 2014 . id.
  5. News: Syukur . M . Annas Maamun Tersangka, Andi Rachman Jadi Plt Gubernur Riau . 17 October 2021 . liputan6.com . 6 October 2014 . id.
  6. Web site: PENETAPAN HASIL : PILKADA PROVINSI RIAU . Komisi Pemilihan Umum . 20 July 2018.
  7. News: Mengundurkan Diri, Gubernur Riau Siap Maju Jadi Caleg DPR RI . 17 October 2021 . KOMPAS.com . 20 September 2018 . id.
  8. News: Raih Suara Tertinggi di Golkar, Andi Rachman Melenggang ke Senayan . 17 October 2021 . GoRiau . 9 May 2019 . id.