GMNI Sukabumi Raya Demands Mayor Fulfillment of Promise and Questions PDAM Acting Director's Dual Position

Mayor Ayep Zaki, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Bobby Maulana, met with protesters from the Sukabumi Indonesian National Student Movement (GMNI) during a demonstration demanding that Zaki fulfill his political promise to revoke the mayoral regulation (Perwal) regarding DPRD allowances, as promised by the Mayor during a previous GMNI demonstration. (Photo: sukabumiNews / Bait Elyas)ng Director's Dual Position

sukabumiNews, SUKABUMI CITY – The Indonesian National Student Movement (GMNI) of Sukabumi Raya held another demonstration in front of the Sukabumi Mayor's Office on Friday afternoon (September 12, 2025).

They demanded that Sukabumi Mayor Ayep Zaki fulfill his political promise to revoke the mayoral regulation (Perwal) regarding DPRD allowances, as promised by the Mayor during a previous GMNI demonstration.

"This increase in allowances is considered to burden the regional budget (APBD) by up to IDR 20.9 billion per year, while this amount of funds should be diverted to the holistic needs of the people, including infrastructure improvements, education, health, and youth empowerment," wrote the GMNI Sukabumi Raya Instagram account, as seen by sukabumiNews on Friday (September 12).

"The promises of public officials are debts that must be kept, not just lip service. The people's money must be returned to the people, not enjoyed by a handful of elites," he added.

During their demonstration in front of the Mayor's Office, a number of GMNI (National Movement for National Awakening) protesters attempted to breach the gate of the Sukabumi City Government building, demanding that the Mayor meet with the protesters and engage in dialogue.

Eventually, Mayor Ayep Zaki, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Bobby Maulana, met with the protesters, despite the light rain. The protesters refused the Mayor's invitation to enter City Hall for dialogue.

The protesters preferred to hold the dialogue outside the building so that everyone would be aware of it. In addition to demanding that Sukabumi Mayor Ayep Zaki fulfill his political promises, the protesters were also questioned about Ubaidilah's dual position (Acting Director of the Regional Water Company).

After the dialogue with the Mayor, the protesters continued their march to the Sukabumi City Council (DPRD) building.

The demonstration proceeded peacefully. However, the police officers deployed by the Sukabumi City Police and the Public Order Agency remain on standby to anticipate any unwanted incidents. (Bait Elyas)