Hasan Nasbi Has Been Canceled From The Head Of PCO, Puan: That's The President's Authority

Head of the Presidential Communication Officer (PCO) Hasan Nasbi. (Between)

JAKARTA - The chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, responded to Hasan Nasbi, who had resigned from his position as Head of the Presidential Communication Officer (PCO), but was finally canceled and continued his duties.

Puan emphasized that the appointment and dismissal of presidential assistants is entirely under the authority of President Prabowo Subianto as head of state.

"Regarding matters relating to this authority, it is the president's prerogative," said Puan at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday, May 7.

"So who will be the assistant to the president, who will help the president is the president's prerogative," he added.

Puan said that the final decision on a person's position remains in Prabowo's hands, including if there are parties who submit resignations or are appointed for certain positions.

"If then there is someone who then asks to resign but is not approved, or then someone is asked to help the president, the criteria are the prerogative of the President," said Puan.

As is known, Hasan Nasbi had sent a letter of resignation to President Prabowo through Seskab Teddy Indra Wijaya and Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi. The resignment letter was submitted since April 21.

After submitting the resignation letter, Hasan surprisingly continued to attend the Plenary Cabinet Session (SKP). Hasan Nasbi's resignation letter is said to have been submitted to President Prabowo Subianto and is still being studied.

Hasan admitted that he had gone before Prabowo after submitting his resignation letter from his position. During the meeting, he said he received direct orders from Prabowo to continue his duties as head of PCO.

For that reason, Hasan admitted to receiving orders on the grounds of being loyal to Prabowo. He finally carried out activities as Head of PCO as usual.