General Andika Perkasa Becomes Candidate For Commander Of The Indonesian Armed Forces, Police Still Holds Firm Synergy: The President's Best Choice

Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Argo Yuwono/DOK ANTARA

JAKARTA - The National Police stated that the synergy with the TNI will continue even if the figure of the Commander in Chief changes. Because the Police will continue to work hand in hand with the TNI under any circumstances.

"From the police, there is no problem who is the commander in chief, we can maintain synergy and guarantee," said the Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police, Inspector General Argo Yuwono, to reporters, Friday, November 5.

In addition, Argo also emphasized that the Police will always respect anyone who will become the Commander of the TNI. Because the leadership of the TNI who has been appointed by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is the best choice.

"Of course the President's choice is the best," said Argo.

President Jokowi proposed one name, namely General Andika Perkasa, to replace Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto. After the proposal, the palace, represented by the Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Pratikno, asked the DPR to conduct a fit and proper test.

"On behalf of the government, we really hope that the Chairperson of the DPR, the leadership of the DPR, and all members of the DPR can process it immediately and we really hope to get approval as soon as possible," said Pratikno at the DPR building, Wednesday, November 3.

"So that the government can immediately issue a Presidential Decree and the President can immediately inaugurate a new TNI commander," he continued.