Hamzah sworn in as 'president'

Hamzah sworn in as 'president'

SURABAYA: United Development Party (PPP) chief Hamzah Haz could not say no when his supporters asked him to sit down and be sworn in as the new "president" of the republic.

Habib Idrus Jamalulail swore Hamzah in before thousands of supporters attending a campaign rally at Pancasila sports stadium.

All eyes were on the stage as Hamzah repeated the oath. The ceremony ended with Jamalulail draping a green scarf around Hamzah's neck and congratulating him on his inauguration.

The "president" addressed the crowd for a few minutes before stepping off the stage. To his supporters' surprise, he made no mention of his inauguration, Antara reported.