LIVENEWS.ID Sapriadi secured the highest number of votes in the 2026 Simultaneous Village Head Election (Pilkades) in Pulo Geto Village, Merigi Subdistrict, Kepahiang Regency, after receiving 674 votes according to the village‑level vote tally.
King' media.ID – Sapriadi achieved victory in the 2026 Simultaneous Village Head Election (Pilkades) in Pulo Geto Village, Merigi Subdistrict, Kepahiang Regency, Bengkulu Province, on Monday (9/11/2026).
In the election, which featured two candidates, Sapriadi obtained the most votes, surpassing the other contenders. The village‑level vote recap recorded Sapriadi with 674 votes.
The competition was fairly strong, especially between Sapriadi and Andri Okto Peranoto, who placed second with 38 votes. The vote count shows that the contest at the village democratic level was quite competitive.
With these results, Sapriadi became the candidate with the highest vote total and was declared the elected village head based on the village‑level count.
This victory marks the beginning of new responsibilities for Sapriadi to meet the expectations of the Pulo Geto community. The trust placed through the voting process is expected to serve as a foundation for governing the village and driving the development programs needed by residents.
Pilkades is not merely a forum to decide who will lead the village administration. More than that, the democratic process provides a space for the community to determine the direction of leadership and the future of the area.
Therefore, the differing choices made during the election should not become an obstacle for the community to reunite after the voting concludes.
As the candidate with the most votes, Sapriadi is expected to embrace all elements of society, including supporters of other candidates. Openness, good communication, and the ability to foster unity are essential assets for running the village government.
Furthermore, future leadership is expected to focus on improving public services, infrastructure development, economic empowerment of residents, and maximizing the village’s potential.
All development programs will inevitably require community support and involvement. Hence, synergy between the village government, the Village Consultative Body (Badan Permusyawaratan Desa, BPD), community leaders, youth, and all residents is crucial for achieving progress in Pulo Geto.
The successful conduct of the Pilkades should also serve as a momentum to strengthen democratic values within the community. Each candidate received the opportunity to compete and present their ideas, while the final decision was made through the villagers’ votes.
With the election process concluded, the community now shares a common hope: to see Pulo Geto develop further, with a transparent administration and development benefits felt evenly across the village.
Sapriadi’s victory is expected not only to be a political success at the village level but also to mark the start of service aimed at bringing positive change for all residents of Pulo Geto Village, Merigi Subdistrict, Kepahiang Regency.
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