Jokowi Affirms That The Election Of The Red And White Cabinet Is Completely Prerogative For Prabowo

7th President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) emphasized that the preparation of the Red and White Cabinet was prerogative of President Prabowo Subianto. Jokowi believes that the names chosen to fill the cabinet have gone through careful consideration.

"All 100% are the prerogative of the president," said Jokowi in Solo, Central Java, on Sunday, August 20 evening.

He also emphasized that the names chosen by Prabowo were the best people available to help the government run.

"Anyone who is elected must have gone through an in-depth process of consideration and calculation," added Jokowi.

In addition, Jokowi also gave a positive response regarding the plan to organize a new cabinet at the Military Academy (Akmil) in Magelang, Central Java. He considered that the move was aimed at equalizing the vision between cabinet members.

"That's good, there was an initial briefing to equalize the vision and consolidate the cabinet. I think it's a very good step," said Jokowi.

Previously reported, on Sunday evening, President Prabowo Subianto officially announced the composition of the cabinet that will work for the next 5 years. The cabinet, which is named the Red and White Cabinet, consists of 109 people, including 48 ministers and five ministerial-level officials, as well as 56 deputy ministers.