Prabowo Again Absent At The Peak Of The KPK Hakordia Event

YOGYAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto did not comply with the invitation from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to commemorate the peak of the 2025 World Anti-Corruption Day (Hakordia) event at the Yogyakarta Kepatihan Complex today, Tuesday, December 9.

From observations at the location, the activity started at 10.00 WIB starting by singing the national anthem Indonesia Raya. There was no presence of President Prabowo Subianto's entourage even though KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto admitted that he had given invitations and coordinated with the State Secretariat (Setneg).

Even so, a number of officials in Prabowo's cabinet were present. They include the Minister of Manpower (Menaker) Yassierly, Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar, Minister of Trade Meutya Hafidz, Head of the National Nutrition Agency Dadan Hindayana, Head of the Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Institute (LKPP) Sarah Sadiqa, and Head of the Supervision and Finance Agency (BPKP) Muhammad Yusuf Ateh.

Then, this activity was attended by structural officials to the KPK Supervisory Board. Former Deputy Chairperson of the KPK, Nurul Ghufron, was also seen.

As for this activity, the Governor of DI Yogyakarta Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X also attended this activity. Then there are also representatives of other law enforcement officers from the National Police to the Prosecutor's Office.

Meanwhile, when confirmed, KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo said President Prabowo had scheduled an agenda abroad. However, he believes that the absence of the number one person will not reduce the essence of Hakordia celebrations.

"Those who want to convey the main message that eradicating corruption are collective efforts, which involve all elements of society," Budi said when confirmed.

During the series of events in Yogyakarta, the anti-corruption commission has also collaborated with many parties. "This is in line with the President's commitment to strengthening the eradication of corruption in Indonesia, as stated in Asta Cita," he said.

As a reminder, President Prabowo Subianto was also absent from the peak of the 2024 Hakordia implementation even though he was invited at the beginning of his term of office. At that time the activity was carried out at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

To replace him, the Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs (Menko Polkam) Budi Gunawan was present at the event. He had conveyed President Prabowo Subianto's order in his speech, namely asking for the eradication of corruption not to hesitate.

"Please allow me to represent the President, Mr. Prabowo Subianto, to give a speech at the 2024 World Anti-Corruption Day event," said Budi at the time.

"On various occasions, President Prabowo Subianto also ordered all law enforcers not to hesitate and to be firm in eradicating corruption, online gambling, drugs, and smuggling," he continued.

Previously reported, the KPK chose Yogyakarta as the center of Hakordia 2025 activity with the theme 'Satukan Aksi, Basmi Korupsi'. This activity was held on December 6-9.

Yogyakarta was chosen by the KPK because it is known as a city of education and a city of culture. This condition is in line with efforts to eradicate corruption, especially through the course of prevention and education.

In addition, Jogja is one of the local governments that has good governance.