RAJA NAJUNGAL : (STUDI SISTEM KEPEMIMPINAN TRADISIONAL DI TAPANULI SELATAN)

Traditional leadership system is an implementation of the kampong governmental system that ever been applied in South Tapanuli. The huta (kampong) is entirely leaded by a panuusk or well-known as Raja Panusuk (the king Panusuk) whereas, the combined some huta forms a federation leaded by a king referred to as Raja Panusunan Bulung selected among the kings of Panusuk in his region. The King Panusunan is assisted by his vice referred to as Raja Pangundian (the king Pangundian).In compliance with the course of time, the changes in power, policy, politics, and even authority of the kings of kampong also more reduced, until the recent time, the generation of such kings have restricted authority only as Raja Adat (traditional custom king) in the community such as in Dalihan Na¬Tolu his region. Raja adat has authority to govern, lead and perform development of the community as long as Dalihan Na-Tolu.Raja Najungal is one of various kings of kampong who has authority as Raja Adat, holding the position as Raja Panusunan Bulung entitled Ompu Toga Langit Daulat Raja Tuan Tua Patuan Nagaga Najungal and positioned as Sultan Desa Nawalu.Ompu Toga Langit Daulat Raja Tuan Tua Patuan Nagaga Najungal by the kings of all villages of Nawalu of South Tapanuli is elected as the highest position of the Bataknese community in South Tapanuli