General Andika Has Already Announced The House Of Representatives Becomes Commander Of The Indonesian Armed Forces, But Don't Know When The President Will Be Appointed

TNI General Andika Perkasa (Nailin/VOI Photo)

JAKARTA - The Plenary Session of the Indonesia House of Representatives has officially approved General Andika Perkasa as TNI Commander. Now just waiting for President Jokowi's invitation when he will inaugurate General Andika.

"Can the Indonesia House of Representatives Commission I report regarding the honorable dismissal of Marshal Hadi and General Andika's approval as a candidate for TNI Commander-in-Chief be approved?", said Chairperson of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, at the Indonesia House of Representatives Plenary Meeting, Jakarta, Monday, November 8.

In response, the elected TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa thanked the leadership of the Indonesia House of Representatives and all members of the Indonesia House of Representatives who had approved the President's letter regarding his appointment", said General Andika at the Indonesia House of Representatives Building, Monday, November 8.

"Next time I'm still waiting for the official confirmation from the president, that's right", he added.

Regarding the inauguration of the TNI Commander, Andika admitted that there had been no news from President Joko Widodo. "I have not been informed, have not been informed until now", he said.

Asked about the program and future steps as TNI Commander, Andika was reluctant to comment further.

"I'll promise after it's official, I haven't yet, don't let me overtake. Not now, don't let me be GR (too confident, ed) like that", said General Andika.