Achmad Syahri As Sidiqi, a prominent member of the Gerindra Party Faction in the Jember Regional House of Representatives (DPRD Jember), faced an ethics hearing at the Gerindra Party’s Central Leadership Council (DPP) office in Jakarta on Friday, May 15, 2026. This crucial session was convened following a viral incident where Syahri was captured on video smoking and playing a game during an ongoing DPRD meeting, sparking public outrage and drawing significant attention.
The ethics hearing was presided over by the Gerindra Party Honorary Council, led by Fikrah Auliurrahman, with Yunico Syahrir and Dolfie Rompas serving as esteemed council members. Syahri attended the proceedings accompanied by Ahmad Halim, the Chairman of the Gerindra Party’s Jember Branch Leadership Council (DPC), providing support during the serious deliberation.
During the hearing, the Honorary Council unequivocally declared that Achmad Syahri As Sidiqi was found guilty of violating the Gerindra Party’s Articles of Association and Bylaws (AD/ART) through his actions during the DPRD session. Consequently, the party imposed a stringent penalty: a severe and final warning, underscoring the gravity of his misconduct and emphasizing the expectation of strict adherence to party regulations and ethical standards.
Following the conclusion of the hearing, Syahri expressed deep remorse for his conduct. The member of DPRD Jember’s Commission D attributed his actions to a momentary lapse in judgment, asserting that this was an isolated incident and the first time such an oversight had occurred. He further pledged his unwavering commitment to never repeat such behavior in the future, aiming to restore trust and uphold his responsibilities as a public official.
Summary
Achmad Syahri As Sidiqi, a Gerindra member