Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution Apologizes For Instagram

Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution (Instagram bobbynst)

MEDAN - The rapid flow of information through social media was utilized by regional heads including Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution. Through Facebook and Instagram platforms, president Jokowi's son-in-law usually forwards the latest developments from the Medan situation.

But suddenly Bobby Nasution apologized for Instagram. What's the cause?

Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution last updated bobbynst Instagram feed on March 30. Afterward, there were no more posts that Bobby Nasution used to upload related to activities or inform the work of the Medan Regional Government, especially the Public Work's Office.

It turns out that there was a problem with Bobby Nasution's Instagram account. Until finally on Friday 9 April, Kahiyang Ayu's husband was active again on Instagram.

Through contributor VOI Medan, the editor on Monday, April 5 asked Bobby Nasution who is usually active on social media. Indeed, the business of passing on information on the activities of the regional head and the performance of the ranks was not only done by Bobby Nasution. There is Jokowi's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the Mayor of Solo who is also 'friendly' with social media, the main mouthpiece of the information flow.

It turned out that on Monday, April 5, Bobby Nasution met the protesters in front of Medan City Hall. VOI Medan reported how Bobby Nasution attempted to have a dialogue with the protesters and immediately expressed a commitment to follow up on the protesters' aspirations.

When Bobby Nasution was 'inactive' on Instagram, Medan Deputy Mayor Aulia Rachman appeared. Aulia, Gerindra's cadre began to upload a lot of activities of the Medan Regional Government.

Finally, it is also known why Bobby Nasution was inactive on Instagram. There's a problem with his account.

"After experiencing improvements, Alhamdulillah at this time my Instagram has functioned as usual. We apologize if, in the last few days, the community can not keep up with the development of my activities and The Local Government of Medan," bobby Nasution said through his Instagram stories feature, Friday, April 9.

"Stay healthy and obey health protocols. Health and success for all of us" said Bobby Nasution.