Ministry of Home Affairs Takes Over Prabumulih Mayor Removal Case

Ministry of home Affairs Directly oversees Prabumulih Mayor’s Case Following Principal Dismissal

Prabumulih, South ⁤Sumatra – The Ministry ⁤of Home Affairs (kemendagri) has taken direct control of‍ the case involving Prabumulih⁢ Mayor Irwan Prayitno, ⁤stemming ⁣from his controversial removal of Roni Ardiansyah as Principal of SMP Negeri 1 Prabumulih. The move follows a determination that ⁢Irwan violated regulations regarding the transfer and dismissal of school principals.

The‌ Ministry’s intervention underscores concerns over regional leadership adherence ​to ⁢established administrative procedures,‍ notably those governing education personnel. The case gained public attention after it was revealed Irwan dismissed Roni due to dissatisfaction with the school’s handling of an incident ​involving his child during a rainstorm. While Irwan later apologized and rescinded the dismissal following public outcry, the Ministry deemed the initial action a ‌procedural⁣ violation warranting further scrutiny.

According to Mahendra, a spokesperson for the Ministry of ‌Home Affairs, the dismissal of Roni Ardiansyah was not conducted in accordance with Article 28⁤ of Minister of basic and Secondary Education Regulation No. 7 of 2025, which outlines the proper procedures for assigning ⁢teachers as principals. Furthermore, the dismissal bypassed the required ​KSP-SPK SIM submission, the official management⁤ details system for School Principals, School‌ Supervisors, and Education Personnel.

As a result of these violations, Irwan Prayitno has received a written warning from the Ministry.The Ministry emphasized that as a regional head and government official, Irwan is obligated to comply with applicable funding regulations and administrative protocols.