H. Saifullah Yusuf, better known by his nickname Gus Ipul, is an Indonesian politician and former Vice Governor of East Java.

Saifullah Yusuf
Mayor of Pasuruan
Assumed office
26 January 2021
PresidentJoko Widodo
GovernorKhofifah Indar Parawansa
Preceded byRaharto Teno Prasetyo
Vice Governor of East Java
In office
12 February 2009 – 12 February 2019
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Joko Widodo
GovernorSoekarwo
Preceded bySoenarjo
Succeeded byEmil Dardak
State Minister of Development of Disadvantaged Regions
In office
21 October 2004 – 9 May 2007
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded byManuel Kaisiepo
Succeeded byLukman Edy
Personal details
Born (1964-08-28) 28 August 1964 (age 59)
Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia
Political partyPKB
SpouseFatma Saifullah Yusuf
RelationsSalahuddin Wahid (uncle)

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Gus Ipul holds a master's degree in Social and Politics Study Faculty from National University in Jakarta.

Career edit

Gus Ipul started his political career through GP Ansor, the youth wing of Nahdlatul Ulama. He served as the Chief of GP Ansor for two terms, from 2000–2005 and 2005–2010. He assumed the office of Deputy Governor of East Java on 12 February 2009.

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