JAKARTA. Well-wishers, including celebrities, have sent birthday messages and prayers to former Jakarta governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, who is currently serving a prison sentence, to mark Ahok's 51st birthday today. 

In a 45-second video uploaded through the twitter account @RHasfinanda, several public figures took turns in extending their birthday wishes to the former governor. 

“Bapak Basuki, Pak Ahok, Happy Birthday,” said media personality, political analyst and former presidential spokesperson Wimar Witoelar.

In addition to Wimar, singers Giring Nidji and Glenn Fredly, composer Addie MS and film star Luna Maya also joined the well-wishers in the video.   

The videos on the @RHasfinanda account were tagged #HBDAhok51 and #TetapAhok, which became trending hashtags nationwide.

Another account, @ezkisuyanto, tweeted a message at 11:06 a.m. that said, “Happy Birthday @basuki_btp stay healthy, I hope the loving God always protects you! #HBDAhok51”, complete with an image of a birthday wish.

The @goudotmobi account also wished a Happy Birthday to the former governor and uploaded a photo of the Kalijodo area, West Jakarta.

“Happy51stbirthday, Pak Ahok! The Universe bless you. This is Kalijodo recent night look that will always be remembered. #HBDAhok51,” @goudotmobi wrote. (dra/dmr)

Editor: Sanny Cicilia