NTT Governor Resigns to Run for Election; What is Viktor Laiskodat's Net Worth?

East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor Viktor Laiskodat has resigned from his position. This is because Viktor will run as a member of the House of Representatives (DPR) for the 2024-2029 period from the Nasdem Party.

“The resignation was submitted to fulfill the requirements for legislative candidates,” said Nasdem Deputy Chairman Ahmad Ali, as quoted from *Katadata.co.id*, Friday (23/6/2023).

According to Ali, Viktor has declared his candidacy as a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) for the 2024-2029 period. The letter of resignation submitted by Viktor is one of the requirements if a regional head wants to run in the legislative election.

However, Ali said Viktor will continue to carry out his duties until September 2023. Moreover, he continued, Viktor is not yet listed in the permanent list of legislative candidates (DCT).

“When he (Viktor) is elected, he will automatically resign. Mr. Viktor will complete his duties before the General Election. So, by September 2023, meaning before the election stages begin, he will have resigned,” said Ali.

Viktor has served as the Governor of NTT since 2018. He has been in the spotlight for issuing policies considered controversial. One example is his policy setting the start time for Senior High Schools (SMA) at 5:00 AM WITA.

Viktor Laiskodat's Wealth

Based on the State Officials' Wealth Report (LHKPN), the man whose full name is Viktor Bungtilu Laiskodat last reported his wealth on March 24, 2022, for the 2021 period. The Nasdem Party politician is recorded as having assets worth Rp33.63 billion.

Most of Viktor's assets consist of 5 land and building assets spread across South Jakarta, Bekasi, and Rote Ndao, totaling Rp25.77 billion.

Viktor also owns 4 transportation and machinery assets in the form of cars, totaling Rp3.3 billion. These vehicles include a 1981 Chrysler Jeep, a 1996 Wrangler Jeep, a 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Jeep, and a 2013 Lexus Land Cruiser.

The former Golkar politician does not have other movable assets. Viktor is recorded as having securities worth Rp2.6 billion, and cash and cash equivalents of Rp959.97 million.

The former DPR member (2014-2018) also has other assets worth Rp1 billion. Viktor is recorded as having no debts in the LHKPN he reported.

As a result, the total wealth owned by Viktor Laiskodat amounts to Rp33,637,166,538 (Rp33.63 billion).

Wealth Decreased by Rp23 Billion

Viktor's wealth decreased significantly after serving as the Governor of NTT, or during the period 2018-2021, reaching Rp23,527,044,406 (Rp23.52 billion).

At the beginning of his term as governor in 2018, Viktor's wealth was recorded at Rp57,164,210,944 (Rp57.16 billion). In the last four years, his wealth has shown a downward trend. Here's a breakdown:

* 2018: Rp57,164,210,944
* 2019: Rp33,713,366,538
* 2020: Rp33,716,866,538
* 2021: Rp33,637,166,538