KONFLIK KEPENTINGAN PENEMPATAN JABATAN BIROKRASI DAERAH PASCA PILKADA DI KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TENGAH

Abstrak

The phenomenon of conflict of interest in local bureaucracy after regional elections (Pilkada) has become a critical issue affecting the quality of democracy and local governance in Indonesia. This study examines the case of Lampung Tengah Regency, which illustrates how political dynasties, nepotism, and kinship-based practices undermine the merit system in the appointment of public officials. The research employs a library research method with a descriptive-qualitative approach by reviewing books, scholarly journals, articles, official documents, and online news sources. The findings reveal that conflicts of interest in bureaucracy after Pilkada significantly reduce the professionalism of civil servants, limit healthy political competition, increase discrimination, and weaken public trust in local government institutions. Nepotistic practices in bureaucratic recruitment also create opportunities for collusion, corruption, and abuse of power. These findings indicate that bureaucracy tends to become an instrument of ruling family interests, thereby hindering the realization of good governance principles. Therefore, conflict management strategies are required, including strengthening regulations, ensuring consistent implementation of the merit system, enhancing public participation in oversight, and fostering a democratic political culture. Such efforts are expected to prevent similar conflicts in the future and promote a professional, accountable, and integrity-based bureaucracy in the post-Pilkada context.

Kata kunci

• Administrasi Publik
• Conflict of Interest
• Local Bureaucracy
• Political Dynasty