Andre Rosiade Distributes 500 Basic Food Packages to Residents in Padang's Gates District
Chairman of the Gerindra Party’s West Sumatra regional board, Andre Rosiade, distributed 500 basic food packages to residents of Gates Nan XX subdistrict, Lubuk Begalung district, Padang. The event was held to mark Gerindra’s 18th anniversary whilst also welcoming the holy month of Ramadan.
The aid was enthusiastically received by hundreds of residents, who expressed gratitude for the assistance ahead of Ramadan. Although unable to attend in person, Andre was represented by Gerindra faction member of the Padang regional legislature, Dewi Susanti.
The Deputy Chairman of DPR Commission VI conveyed his apologies to residents, explaining that he was still accompanying BPI Danantara Chief Operating Officer Dony Oskaria on a number of engagements in West Sumatra.
“We apologise for being unable to attend in person. This assistance represents our commitment as people’s representatives to always be present in helping the community. We hope the food packages prove useful, particularly ahead of Ramadan,” Andre said in a written statement on Friday (20 February 2026).
Andre explained that the food distribution programme forms part of a series of Gerindra Party social activities across various areas in West Sumatra ahead of Ramadan. He expressed hope that the aid would ease the burden on communities whilst strengthening ties between elected representatives and constituents.
“God willing, we shall continue to be present and act for the people of West Sumatra,” he added.
Meanwhile, Dewi expressed gratitude to Andre for his concern for the community. She noted that the basic food packages were particularly meaningful for residents ahead of the fasting month, when household needs increase.
“On behalf of the residents of Gates Nan XX, we extend our thanks to Pak Andre Rosiade. This assistance is tremendously helpful and its benefits are felt directly by the community,” she said.
Similarly, Deputy Secretary of Gerindra’s West Sumatra regional board, Zulkifli, praised Andre as a people’s representative who consistently champions and assists communities without waiting for political moments.
“Pak Andre does not only appear during general elections or regional elections. He continues to work to help the community, including through the distribution of basic food packages to mark Gerindra’s anniversary and welcome Ramadan. This is proof of genuine concern for the people of West Sumatra,” he concluded.