Sriwedari Mosque in Solo Stalled, Komjak Chairman Highlights Condition Amid Land Dispute

SOLO, KOMPAS.com - The Sriwedari Mosque in Solo, Central Java, remains unfinished amidst an ongoing land ownership dispute that has resurfaced recently.

The mosque’s condition drew attention when Pujiyono Suwadi, Chairman of the Indonesian Prosecutors Commission (Komjak RI), visited the site on Saturday (19/9/2026).

Pujiyono was accompanied by Solo Mayor Respati Ardi and Surakarta District Attorney Supriyanto. Together, they inspected the incomplete construction of the Sriwedari Mosque.

Surakarta District Attorney Supriyanto said the visit took place during a joint exercise session.

“We were just taking a look around while jogging together. It’s quite nice,” Supriyanto told Tribun Solo on Saturday.

Komjak Chairman Highlights Mosque’s Condition

Observing the mosque’s stalled construction, Pujiyono shared his impressions of the building that has remained abandoned for years.

He believes the Sriwedari Mosque would look beautiful if its construction were completed.

“If it’s finished, Sir,” Pujiyono responded to Supriyanto.

This visit occurred amid renewed controversy over the Sriwedari land dispute, sparked by the heirs of Wiryodiningrat planning to establish a post in the area.

Satpol PP Removes Post Materials

The latest issue began when the heirs placed several materials intended for building a post on the Sriwedari land.

The materials were then removed by the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) because the heirs lacked permits to erect the structure.

However, Gunadi Joko Pikukuh, Coordinator of the Wiryodiningrat Heirs, asserted they still plan to establish the post.

Gunadi also claimed that the heirs have rightful ownership of the land.

“Whatever happens, I will still build the structure. If it gets taken down, that’s Satpol PP’s matter. But remember, I already informed them that I wasn’t seeking permission because the land has a final and binding court ruling. The subsequent land certificate is not the main issue,” he explained.

According to Gunadi, the Solo City Culture and Tourism Office has no authority to block the heirs’ plans to build on the land.

“The Culture and Tourism Office actually has no authority to reject the heirs’ plan to build there. That authority belongs to the City Government,” he added.

Heirs Claim Land Status as Quo

Gunadi also stated that despite the real execution not yet being carried out, the heirs retain their rights over the Sriwedari land.

He cited the Supreme Court’s cassation decision Number 3249-K/PDT/2012 dated December 5, 2013, which he said has permanent legal force.

“The annulment of the earlier land certificate and the eviction ruling were finalized in 2013 with permanent legal force. In 2015, the city government issued land certificates, but these do not correlate with the ruling. The main matter has been settled. The land belongs to the heirs; it’s just awaiting real execution. Until then, the land status remains quo,” he clarified.

The Sriwedari land dispute continues to revolve around ownership claims and the heirs’ plan to build a post.

In the midst of this controversy, the construction of Sriwedari Mosque remains unfinished and is part of the land dispute area.

This article was originally published on TribunSolo.com under the title Sriwedari Solo Land Dispute Heats Up Again, Komjak RI Chairman Inspects Abandoned Mosque.