Regarding The TNI Cancellation Of The 7 Pati Mutation, Commission I Of The DPR Affirms That There Should Be No Lobbying In Soldier Rotation

TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto at the DPR Building, Senayan, Jakarta, Thursday, June 6. (Nailin-VOI)

JAKARTA - Member of Commission I DPR RI, Oleh Soleh highlighted the cancellation of the mutation of seven high-ranking TNI officers (pati). He warned the TNI not to play two feet or have double loyalty.

By also asking that the soldier rotation process should not be based on lobbying or political intervention from outside parties. He admitted that he was surprised that the mutation of the 7 TNI regents was canceled just a few days after it was determined.

"Finally, there has been a lot of speculation and assumptions from the public. Because mutations are not usually canceled after stipulation," said So, Monday, May 5.

Moreover, continued Therefore, one of the mutations was made to the son of former Vice President Try Sutrisno, Lt. Gen. Kunto Arief Wibowo. The mutation was later linked to Try Sutrisno's attitude in supporting the impeachment of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

"Of course this is not good for the TNI. The image of the TNI is bad, because many people suspect that there is a political interest in the transfer process," said the PKB legislator from the West Java XI electoral district.

By reminding, there should be no political intervention from outside in the transfer process. He emphasized that the rotation of soldiers must really be done because of the interests of the TNI organization, so that the institution's performance will improve.

"So, it's not because of someone else's request," he said.

By emphasizing that TNI soldiers must have single loyalty to the state, not to others. In a hierarchy, he said, TNI officials must submit to the president.

"So, TNI officials are not allowed to play two feet or have multiple loyalty. Namely, following the president's orders, but on the other hand also following the political desires of other parties. TNI officials must know who is their superior," said Soe.

By also asking that the cancellation of the TNI's pati mutation be a lesson and evaluation material so that the same problem does not occur. He reminded that mutations must really be done to improve and improve organizational performance.

"The political interests from outside should not damage the TNI. This is very important to pay attention to, especially for high-ranking TNI officers," he continued.