Pati Alliance: No Demand to Oust Prabowo-Gibran at Jakarta Protest
Pati residents plan Jakarta protest for the Asset Forfeiture Bill and death penalty for corruptors, while an organizer's bank account is blocked.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Pati United Community Alliance (AMPB) announced its planned protest in Jakarta on Thursday, August 27, 2026, will be focused on two demands: the prompt passage of the Asset Forfeiture Bill and the enforcement of the death penalty for corruption offenses. AMPB coordinator Supriyono, also known as Botok, affirmed during a press conference on Wednesday, August 26, that the rally would solely concentrate on these two issues, stating that there would be no demand for Prabowo-Gibran to resign.
Botok told reporters that AMPB supports the Prabowo-Gibran administration and hopes the government will perform better than its predecessor. He clarified that AMPB would not oppose other groups participating in the demonstration with differing demands, but emphasized that AMPB would not endorse any other demands. Several AMPB representatives began their journey to Jakarta on Saturday, August 22, to prepare for the protest.
AMPB members reported encountering various forms of intimidation once they arrived in the capital. One incident involved the freezing of Botok's bank account, which held Rp80 million, collected for the protest. Bank Mandiri explained that the account was blocked at the request of law enforcement authorities. This action sparked criticism from a civil society coalition, with Muhammad Isnur, a coalition representative, stating that any account block should adhere to legal procedures and be authorized by a district court.
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