Pangdam Pattimura Mintta Anggota TNI Jangan Komentar Pilkada 2024 Di Medsos

Pangdam Pattimura Majend TNI Syafrial when giving directions to the Dansatgas (ANTARA/HO-Pers Pendam)

JAKARTA - The XV military (Pangdam) military commander Pattimura Major General TNI Syafrial emphasized to the ranks and members not to comment on regional head elections (pilkada) on social media (medsos).

"Be wise in social media, avoid commenting or making statements, especially things that intersect with the regional elections, so that they can avoid unwanted things," said Major General TNI Syafrial when giving important directions packaged through the commander's hours to unit commanders, both face-to-face and online in Ambon, Wednesday, September 4, confiscated by Antara.

This was done by the Syafrial Military Commander considering the political situation ahead of the Maluku Pilkada and anticipating the potential for vulnerability in this election.

The Military Commander said that the TNI should not be directly involved either by supporting one of the candidate pairs in the regional elections, or also using TNI facilities.

"The price of death is that the TNI is neutral, so that all TNI soldiers, especially from the land dimension, are asked to maintain neutrality, including when using social media to be more careful and wise," said the former Danrem 152 Baabullah.

"Make sure the security readiness to ensure the implementation of the regional elections runs safely and smoothly from start to finish. Pay attention to the current situation, the election vulnerability index, the possible development of the situation, the number of personnel who are lowered to anticipatory steps," he told the Dansat.

The Pangdam continued to explain in securing the 2024 Pilkada in Maluku, the Kodam prepared 2,562 personnel.

"To help secure the 2024 Pilkada in Maluku, we have prepared approximately 1,962 TNI personnel to help secure the implementation of the 2024 Pilkada, and prepare a reserve personnel of approximately 600 people who are used at any time if there is a change in the situation, along with the necessary defense equipment," said the Pangdam.

The Pangdam also advised to continue to coordinate well with Forkopimda in the regions, increase synergy with local figures in solving existing problems, emphasize all Soldiers to stop and fight against violations, carry out the commander's hours as a form of concern and Bintal's function of command of Soldiers.