Paul Somohardjo
SurinamepoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Paul Somohardjo, the founder and long-time leader of the Pertjajah Luhur party in Suriname, recently announced his retirement from active politics, passing the torch to his son, Bronto Somohardjo. As he prepares to step back at nearly 82 years old, Somohardjo reflects on his emotional journey of leading the party for fifty years, expressing confidence in his son's ability to guide the party into the future while maintaining its core principles.
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Paul Somohardjo is a state advisor who attended the religious gathering for the Sidjie Suroh.
Jaar van Zegen en Voorspoed na Harde Offers – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-06-22
Paul Somohardjo was accused of pressuring Venetiaan to maintain his government.
Nationalist, denker en moreel kompas heengegaan – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-07
Paul Somohardjo praised Geerlings-Simons for her reliability.
Geerlings-Simons schrijft geschiedenis als eerste vrouwelijke president Suriname – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-07
Paul Somohardjo (PL) pointed out that the democratic process must be initiated quickly.
Samen werken aan hoop en herstel – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-02
Paul Somohardjo emphasized that his party has always wanted to be part of a government.
VHP eenzaam in oppositie na ondertekening intentieverklaring zes partijen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-28Paul Somohardjo was the chairman of PL and was involved in a physical altercation with Rashied Doekhie.
Schijnhuwelijken lopen nooit goed af – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-07
Paul Somohardjo is the chairman of Pertjajah Luhur who resigned as a state advisor.
Pertjajah Luhur stapt uit regering drie weken vóór verkiezingen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-02
Paul Somohardjo, chairman of Pertjajah Luhur, expresses gratitude for the opportunity to fast for thirty days during Ramadan.
‘Bijzonder dat ik kon vasten’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-03-31Paul Somohardjo is stepping back from active politics and passing his place on the candidate list to his son Bronto.
Bronto neemt roer over van papa Somohardjo – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-03-24