Saifullah Yusuf

H. Saifullah Yusuf (born 28 August 1964), better known by his nickname Gus Ipul, is an Indonesian politician who currently serves as the Minister of Social Affairs under Joko Widodo administration, replacing Tri Rismaharini due to her resignation.

[1] He also previously held several government offices, such as the Mayor of Pasuruan, former Vice Governor of East Java, and former Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration under Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono administration.

Gus Ipul holds a master's degree in Social and Politics Study Faculty from National University in Jakarta.

Soekarwo once again called Gus Ipul as his running mate in the 2013 East Java gubernatorial election with a much broader support with Golkar and Hanura joined in endorsing the pair.

[16][17] Having almost completed his term as mayor of Pasuruan, President Joko Widodo appointed Gus Ipul to replace Tri Rismaharini as Minister of Social Affairs[18] on September 11, 2024 as she participate in the 2024 East Java gubernatorial election.

He retained his position under the presidency of Prabowo Subianto, with Agus Jabo Priyono serving as his deputy minister in the new Red White Cabinet.