Jokowi Asks The TNI No Riak During The Leadership Transition

Indonesian President Joko Widodo. (Photo of YouTube screenshot of the Presidential Secretariat)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) requested that all Indonesian National Army (TNI) soldiers maintain state stability and anticipate the emergence of ripples that disrupt the transitional process of government leadership.

He made this request when he was inspector of the 79th TNI Anniversary ceremony at Monas on Saturday, October 5.

Starting from Jokowi who reminded that there will be two major events to be faced in the near future. One of them is the inauguration of the Elected President and Vice President, Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka, on October 20.

Then, the Regional Head Election Event (Pilkada) simultaneously in 508 districts and cities on 27 November.

"So, I ask to maintain stability, fully support the transition of government, ensure that the transition process runs well and smoothly," said Jokowi.

In his statement, Jokowi also emphasized that the TNI should 'guard' the transition process. Thus, no ripples appear and disrupt the stability of the state.

"Don't let ripples potentially disrupt the security of the country," said Jokowi.

Not to forget, at the end of his speech, Jokowi also reminded all TNI soldiers to maintain neutrality in the 2024 Pilkada.

"Support fully the implementation of regional elections, maintain neutrality, keep the situation conducive," said Jokowi.