Irwan Prayitno

Irwan Prayitno (born 20 December 1963 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia), bearing the title Datuak Rajo Bandaro Basa or commonly known by his initials IP, is an Indonesian psychologist, academic, and politician. He served as the Governor of West Sumatra for two terms, following his victories in the 2010 and 2015 gubernatorial elections. Previously, he was a member of the People's Representative Council for three terms starting in 1999, representing the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS). He is known as the founder of the Adzkia Foundation, and he has remained active in teaching and Islamic preaching (da'wah) throughout his career.