General Andika Perkasa Opportunity To Be Seen By Political Parties If You Do These 2 Things

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JAKARTA - General Andika Perkasa has been approved by the Indonesian House of Representatives as Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces to replace Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto. Andika is just waiting for the time to be officially inaugurated by President Joko Widodo. Later, his name has emerged as the new name of a potential presidential candidate by several circles. Moreover, Andika will end her tenure in December 2022 at the age of 58 years. Andika's term of office can be extended until 2024.

Political communication observer at Esa Unggul University, Jamiluddin Ritonga, said that General Andika Perkasa's opportunity to 'run for president' in the 2024 presidential election does exist. "His current position as Commander of the TNI certainly provides greater opportunities in that direction," Jamiluddin said to VOI, Tuesday, November 9.

However, according to Jamiluddin, there are two things that Andika must fulfill if political parties want to be noticed in the upcoming presidential election contestation. First, Andika must stand out during his time as TNI Commander. Moreover, its performance in addition to increasing the professionalism of its troops, can also bring the TNI closer to the people. The TNI is us, the motto, Jamiluddin said, must be implemented with the TNI in favor of the people.

"If Andika does that, the people's love for him will deepen. This can boost his popularity and electability, as capital for political parties to become candidates for president," he explained.

Second, if General Andika is able to create soldiers who are humanist but firm in their actions, so that the people feel more comfortable. The people, he said, also felt protected by the presence of the army.

"TNI like that by itself can unite the army with the people. The barriers of suspicion against the army can be minimized," said Jamiluddin.

Jamiluddin considered that these two things can convince the people that Andika is suitable as a leader in a democratic country. The people believe that democracy will grow even though it will be led by former soldiers.

"If the people are convinced, Andika's electability will skyrocket. This will be the capital for Andika to be ogled by political parties to carry her as a presidential candidate," he said.

"The problem is, can Andika do these two things while being the Commander of the TNI? Of course time will tell," said Jamiluddin Ritonga. 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) market.

"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 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 Said.