KLovers, the politics of North Maluku is now colored by the extraordinary story of a woman who rises from sorrow. Sherly Tjoanda, the wife of the late gubernatorial candidate Benny Laos, emerges as an inspirational figure who chooses to continue her husband's political struggle after the tragedy that took his life in the midst of the campaign. This heroic decision is not just an emotional act, but a deep commitment to realizing the aspirations for regional development.
In the whirl of sadness due to the speedboat disaster on Taliabu Island on October 12, 2024, which claimed Benny's life, Sherly chose to rise and accept the political mandate from eight supporting parties. Accompanied by Sarbin Sehe as the gubernatorial candidate, this woman born in Ambon on August 8, 1984, is ready to continue the vision of building a prosperous and competitive North Maluku community. Sherly's story is a portrait of a woman's resilience who can turn tragedy into strength to continue the struggle. Let's take a closer look below!