Rizky, the Ketua OSIS, has reportedly been inundated with interview requests. However, in a follow-up video posted by the school's OSIS account, he humbly asked for privacy. "Saya hanya melakukan panggilan hati. Pak Budi adalah guru yang mengajarkan bahwa hormat bukan karena takut, tapi karena cinta." (I was just following my heart. Mr. Budi is a teacher who taught that respect comes not from fear, but from love.)
The viral incident of the Ketua Osis and the teacher in Gorontalo should not be reduced to a moral fable about "bad students" or "bad teachers." It is a urgent signal for pedagogical reform. Indonesia’s Ministry of Education must move beyond slogans to implement for students and conflict resolution training for teachers. Schools need clear policies on smartphone recording: while students have the right to document abuse, they should not be allowed to weaponize selective editing to destroy a teacher’s career. Viral Ketua Osis Gorontalo Dan Guru
It is essential to locate this incident within Gorontalo itself, a province known for its strong Islamic educational traditions and Adat Bersendikan Syara’, Syara’ Bersendikan Kitabullah (customs based on Islamic law, law based on the Quran). In such a community, respect for guru (teacher) is considered second only to respect for parents. The fact that a student leader from this region went viral for a confrontation suggests a deeper systemic failure. Viral Ketua OSIS Gorontalo dan Guru: The Shocking
Police spokespersons have urged the public to stop sharing the video, emphasizing that doing so violates Indonesia’s Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law. School Principal: Reportedly replaced to allow for an
Following the viral leak, the Gorontalo Police named the teacher, , as a suspect under child protection laws Sanctions:
Improving safety measures to prevent such incidents on campus.