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The INDONESIAN (NORTH SUMATRA) – Adek Saputra Nasution, youth activist from Mandailing Natal and Chairman of SEMMI Mandailing Natal, has voiced deep concern over progress in the investigation into alleged corruption involving the Accelerated Stunting Reduction Program budget in Mandailing Natal (Madina), valued at approximately Rp103 billion.
Speaking at the SEMMI Congress in Jakarta, Adek assessed that the proceedings have yet to deliver the legal certainty the public expects. He said he has received information suggesting the case is being directed or referred back to the Mandailing Natal Regency Inspectorate, raising serious public questions.
“If this high‑profile case is truly being returned to internal regional oversight mechanisms, it risks creating a negative perception of the government’s commitment to combating corruption,” Adek stated.
He emphasised that alleged misuse of stunting funds is far more than an administrative matter—it involves public money allocated to improve maternal and child health and safeguard the nation’s future generations.
Accordingly, Adek Saputra calls on the Attorney General’s Office to conduct a comprehensive review of the performance of the North Sumatra High Prosecutor (Kajati Sumut).
If the official is deemed incapable of handling the case professionally, transparently, and independently, he urges the Attorney General to consider his removal to preserve public trust in the prosecution service at a time when its credibility is under intense scrutiny.
“We urge the Attorney General to seriously evaluate the Kajati Sumut’s performance. If the case is not being handled properly and fails to deliver legal certainty, a change of leadership is warranted to uphold the institution’s dignity,” he stressed.
Adek Saputra noted that the North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office has already examined witnesses ranging from the stunting program coordinator, village heads, and community health centre chiefs to various regency officials. Yet the public still awaits clarity on next legal steps.
The slow pace of progress has prompted widespread questions from civil society, students, and community groups monitoring the alleged corruption.
“If no irregularities are found, that outcome must be announced openly as a matter of transparency. But if indications of criminal corruption and state losses emerge, law enforcers must act decisively under the law,” he said.
He clarified that the demand is not meant to interfere with legal proceedings, but reflects public participation in ensuring law enforcement is professional, objective, transparent, and fair.
“Stunting funds are humanitarian funds. Every rupiah must reach those who truly need it. That is why we ask the Attorney General’s Office to oversee this case directly, so the public gains legal certainty and trust in law enforcement is maintained,” Adek concluded.
He added that should the investigation continue to drag without professional, transparent action and legal clarity, SEMMI will consolidate with students and community elements to hold demonstrations at the North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office in Jakarta, demanding an objective, independent, and impartial process.
Reported from various media sources //photo from Google documents // contribution by Prime News Post international online media // news.paper
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