JAKARTA - State Law Expert Ferry Amsari was reported to the Polda Metro Jaya by the Tani Nusantara Legal Aid Institute (LBH), following Ferry's statement regarding food self-sufficiency. The report was registered with number LP/B/2692/IV/2026/SPKT.
The advocacy team of LBH Tani Nusantara, Itho Simamora, said that Ferry's statement triggered unrest. In fact, it was considered to be able to hit farmers and traders.
"Today we LBH Tani Nusantara reported Mr. Feri Amsari for alleged criminal acts of spreading hoaxes and incitement," he told the media, in front of the SPKT building, Polda Metro Jaya, South Jakarta, Friday, April 17, 2026.
Itho said, the statement about food self-sufficiency which accused the government of lying has the potential to trigger division among farmers and traders throughout Indonesia.
"The statement triggered public unrest," he said.
As a first step, LBH Tani submitted social media content, including TikTok, screenshots, and videos as evidence. They also included a comparison of data from the Ministry of Agriculture and BPS.
Itho admitted that the data owned by his party showed a different condition. According to him, there was a surplus of rice based on data from the Ministry of Agriculture in 2025 to 2026.
"If it is said that it is not self-sufficient, it is very disturbing for farmers," he said.
LBH Tani also encourages the legal process to proceed. They consider the alleged incitement that Feri launched could cause unrest if it continues to roll.
Meanwhile, one of the representatives of farmers, Dedi, admitted that his party had used data from the BPS and the Ministry of Agriculture which was considered valid. Therefore, he asked Feri to prove his statement.
"It just so happens that I am in Jakarta and I consulted with my friends, we are from Tani Merdeka Indonesia. I think we need to give a movement to be able to dampen all of this. We hope that Brother Feri Amsari can prove what he said," said Dedi.
Dedi emphasized that he was ready to be a witness to the victim in the report.
"Well, if we are indeed self-sufficient, what is the problem that is the narrative built by Feri Amsari? And if he really has data and is debatable, please," added Dedi.
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