ABSTRACT Electability of Akmal Ibrahim among people of Aceh Barat Daya is very high. This is because Akmal Ibrahim is loved and close to the community, but in the middle of the electability obtained from public confidence, there were some cases that stainedhis name. This study aims to determine the cause of public confidence in the leadership of Akmal Ibrahim and to determine the impact of the cases against his electability among the people of Aceh Barat Daya. This research employed the qualitative method and to descriptive approach. Data obtained from primary and secondary data sources. The primary data were obtained from field research through informant interview. While the secondary data were obtained from library research that is by examining documents, books, and related texts. The result showed that the high confidence and enormouts encouragenement of the public to the leadership of Akmal Ibrahim were because he was known as a good man, hard worker, and friendly person who could easily get along with all kinds of people. He was also known as caring leader and all people could see his good performance, especially in the field of agriculture. In addition to the field of agriculture, Akmal Ibrahim also helped in the social field as in giving compensation for orphans, contribution to a bereaved family and birth grant. Among the people of Aceh Barat Daya, the case against Akmal Ibrahim did not affect his electability. On the contrary, his electability is increasing due to the unproven allegation in the case. It is expected that the Government of Aceh Barat Daya brings prosperity and welfareto its people and it is expected to who over is elected in the upcoming election can actually hear the voice of the people and work together to make Aceh Barat Daya become together’s pride. Keywords: Electability