REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, YOGYAKARTA -- President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has extended his condolences over the demise of Chairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Husni Kamil Manik.

"I want to express my deepest condolences over the demise of Mr Husni Kamil Manik, the KPU chairman," President Jokowi stated in Solo, Friday.

Jokowi believes that Manik had efficiently carried out his tasks as the KPU chairman.

Manik was a hard worker, humble, and had high integrity, according to the president.