Lebak regent’s ‘ex-prisoner’ remark sparks tension with deputy regent
Thekabarnews.com—Lebak Regent Moch Hasbi Asyidiki Jayabaya and Deputy Regent Amir Hamzah are having a public conflict. This is happening after saying things that upset people at a halal bihalal...
Thekabarnews.com—Lebak Regent Moch Hasbi Asyidiki Jayabaya and Deputy Regent Amir Hamzah are having a public conflict. This is happening after saying things that upset people at a halal bihalal gathering at the Pendopo Lebak.
Hasbi’s speech, in which he called Amir an “ex-prisoner,” was the start of the trouble. The remark quickly drew criticism and made things even more tense in the local government.
Hasbi claimed that the issue was with the tone, not the intent. He said people had misinterpreted his words. He said he did not mean to put down his deputy. Instead, he used Amir’s past as a source of inspiration.
“It was all about the tone. Mr. Amir was once honored as a former inmate who became a deputy regent. That is an achievement,” Hasbi said, March 30.
The Lebak regent also said that Amir’s journey is a bigger lesson about how to get through tough times. Going further, it shows the importance of being strong and having faith.
Amir Hamzah, on the other hand, did not accept the explanation. He said it was rude and inappropriate, especially since it was made in front of other people.
“That was not kind. This topic is a private matter that should not be brought up in public,” Amir said firmly.
He said that the halal bihalal event should have sent out good and unifying messages. Instead, it talked about sensitive personal history.
Amir also said that people had said similar things many times in private. He added that Hasbi’s way of talking was often harsh.
“It is not how you say it; it is what you say. That was rude,” he said.
Amir said he remains committed to his work and will continue serving the public despite his disappointment. Furthermore, he stated that the leaders must collaborate to address the numerous development issues in Lebak Regency.
People who saw what happened say it indicates that there are bigger problems with professionalism and communication in local government.
They say that public officials should always be polite. This is especially true when they are in official settings that stand for community values and unity.
People are talking a lot about the argument, and they are thinking about the ethics of political communication. They are also considering the line between personal history and public leadership.
As things get worse, people in Lebak Regency and other interested parties are asking the two leaders to patch them up. They hope the reconciliation will help the government be stable and public services can be excellent.
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