YOGYAKARTA - The Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, General TNI Andika Perkasa, emphasized that he is still focused on working as the Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, rather than questioning his chances of advancing in the 2024 Presidential Election.

"What is clear now is that I am still serving as the commander of the TNI. I have to focus on my work," Andika told reporters at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Yogyakarta as reported by Antara, Wednesday, May 25.

However, General Andika appreciates the support from a number of parties who have pushed him forward to participate in the 2024 presidential election contestation.

"Thank you very much for the support from many people and I really appreciate it because it is a trust in me personally and as a representative of the TNI institution," he said.

Previously, in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, a group of residents formed the Ganjar-Perkasa Volunteers in Deresan, Caturtunggal, Depok, Sleman on Friday (20/5).

The volunteers paired Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo and TNI Commander Andika Perkasa in the 2024 presidential election.

Regarding this, Andika also admitted that he had never met Ganjar Pranowo directly.

"Not yet," said Andika, laughing.


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