Jokowi's Single Choice General Andika Perkasa Becomes Commander Of TNI, Observer: Not A Scenario For The 2024 Presidential Election

Candidate for TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa/Antara

JAKARTA - The appointment of General Andika Perkasa as a candidate for the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces by President Joko Widodo is considered not to be a projection of the 2024 presidential election. Instead, it continues to consolidate in the ranks.

Because General Andika Perkasa is considered to have the ability to face various challenges, both from within and outside the country. "In my opinion, that is the main reason the president proposed Andika Perkasa," said political observer Karyono Wibowo in Jakarta, Monday, November 9.

Likewise, he said, the discourse of General Andika Perkasa running for the 2024 presidential election after becoming Commander in Chief was not part of the scenario for his appointment as the sole candidate for the Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces.

"There are those who think that Andika's position as commander in chief can be a stepping stone to advance in the 2024 presidential election contestation, in my opinion, it is part of freedom of opinion. I consider it a speculative opinion," said Karyono. citizens if they have the desire to run as a presidential candidate or vice-presidential candidate after retiring at the end of next year.

"Of course, after he retires from the position of TNI Commander in December 2022," said Karyono.

Previously, Secretary-General of the Justice and Unity Party (PKP) Said Salahudin assessed that the position of TNI Commander opened up opportunities for General Andika Perkasa to participate in the 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres).

"Although I believe Mr. Andika will hold fast to the Sapta Marga and will never want to use his position for the sake of the presidential election, but if the people want him, what will they say? That is the right of the people that should not be restricted," Said said in his statement, Sunday, November 7th.

According to him, the DPR's approval of the nomination of General Andika Perkasa as TNI Commander is likely to influence the map of the 2024 presidential election. Although his name has not yet appeared in the survey results, Said predicts that in one year the situation will be different. He believes that General Andika's name could appear in the survey results as a potential presidential candidate. The Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Some are happy with their dashing and smiling physical appearance, and so on, "Said explained.