Budi Prijono Former Inspector General Of The Ministry Of Defense Officially Becomes Deputy Chair Of The BPK

Deputy Chairman of BPK Budi Prijono after taking an oath of office at the MA Building, Jakarta, Friday (18/10/2024). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Budi Prijono took the oath of office to become Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) at the Supreme Court (MA) Building, Jakarta, Friday, October 18.

Budi is a retired Indonesian Army officer who has held the last position as Inspector General (Irjen) of the Ministry of Defense (Kemenhan) for the period 2022-2024.

"Will the brothers whose names have been determined in the Decree of the Supreme Audit Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) Number 11/K/I-XIII:/10/2024 dated October 17, 2024, to swear according to the religion of the brother," said Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court for Judicial Affairs Sunarto, confiscated by Antara.

"Willing," replied Budi.

The oath of office was made in accordance with Article 16 paragraph (2) of Law Number 15 of 2006 concerning the Supreme Audit Agency which states that the elected Chairman and Deputy Chair of the BPK must take an oath or promise according to their religion guided by the Chairman of the Supreme Court.

Sunarto then guided the oath of promise of the Deputy Chairperson of the BPK, That I should be the Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency, directly or indirectly, in any appearance or pretext, not giving or promising anything to anyone. I swear in earnest, to do or not do something in this position will not accept directly or indirectly from anyone, something promises or gifts," he said, followed by Budi.

Budi then continued the oath of office conveyed by the Supreme Court officials.

"That I will fulfill the obligations of the Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Audit Agency as well as possible and with a full sense of responsibility based on the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and other laws and regulations regarding these duties and obligations. I solemnly swear that I will be loyal to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) and the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia," said the elected Deputy Chairperson of the BPK.

According to the results of the decision of the BPK Session, Budi Prijono was appointed as Deputy Chair of the BPK. On Thursday (17/10), he has expressed his position along with four other officials as elected BPK members for the 2024-2029 period.

The oath of office was attended by the elected Chairman of the BPK Isma Yatun, as well as members of the BPK consisting of Nyoman Adhi Suryadnyana, Daniel Lumban Tobing, Akhsanul Khaq, Haerul Saleh, Bobby Adhityo Rizaldi, Fathan Subchi, and Slamet Edy Purnomo.