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Aminuddin Ponulele
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13th Governor of Central Sulawesi
In office
21 February 2001 – 21 February 2006
President Abdurrahman Wahid
Megawati Soekarnoputri
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded by Bandjela Paliudju
Succeeded by Bandjela Paliudju
Personal details
Born (1939-07-05)5 July 1939
Palu, Residentie Manado, Dutch East Indies
Died 27 January 2021(2021-01-27) (aged 81)
Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Aminuddin Ponulele (born 5 July 1939 – died 27 January 2021) was an important Indonesian leader. He was a smart academic and a dedicated politician. He is best known for serving as the Governor of Central Sulawesi from 2001 to 2006.

Mr. Ponulele also held another key role as the speaker of the Central Sulawesi Provincial House of Representatives. He served in this position for a long time, from 2009 to 2019. He even tried to become governor again in the 2011 election.

Aminuddin Ponulele passed away on 27 January 2021, when he was 81 years old.

Swearing in ceremony of Governor Aminuddin Ponulele and Vice Governor Rully Lamadjido
Aminuddin Ponulele (in the middle) taking his oath to become the Governor of Central Sulawesi on 21 February 2001.

Who Was Aminuddin Ponulele?

Aminuddin Ponulele was a respected figure in Indonesia. He was known for his knowledge and his work in government. Being an "academic" means he was involved in studying and teaching, perhaps at a university.

A Leader for Central Sulawesi

As Governor, Mr. Ponulele was like the chief executive of Central Sulawesi province. His job was to lead the province and make important decisions for its people. He served as governor for five years, from 2001 to 2006.

Leading the Provincial House

After his time as governor, Aminuddin Ponulele became the speaker of the Provincial House of Representatives. This is a bit like being the leader of the local parliament. In this role, he helped guide discussions and decisions made by the elected representatives of Central Sulawesi. He held this important position for ten years.

His Political Journey

Mr. Ponulele was very involved in politics. He believed in serving the public. After his first term as governor, he decided to run for the position again in 2011. This shows his continued dedication to the people of Central Sulawesi.

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