By ayijufridar on Skatehive
PRESIDENT of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, has visited disaster areas several times, including Aceh. The public should appreciate the head of state's good intentions to directly observe the recovery of disaster areas after being hit by floods and landslides in late 2025. Unfortunately, each visit by the President has been followed by controversial statements that have eroded victims' trust in the central government, including his visit during Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri. The statement that Aceh was almost recovered and that there were no longer any refugees under tents drew criticism from various groups and survivors. The reality is that the post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction process in Aceh has been slow. Central officials come and go—bringing good news—but conditions on the ground have not changed much. It's understandable why, when the people need accelerated recovery, the government has responded by forming a task force that overlaps with the role of the local government. At