Prabowo Reminds TNI To Choose The Best Leadership: No Important Seniority

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (Photo: screenshot of youtube setpres)

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto became Inspector of Ceremonies in the celebration of the TNI's 80th Anniversary which was held at Monas, Jakarta, Sunday, October 5. In his speech, President Prabowo reminded that the TNI needed the best leadership in facing all the challenges of the nation in the future.

"Ladies and gentlemen, apart from us having to be ready to face all possibilities, it means that the TNI must prepare itself, continue to develop themselves, train themselves, train ourselves, explore all the knowledge needed, follow the times, follow technological developments, the TNI must not be left behind, this must not be careless," said President Prabowo in his speech at the TNI's 80th Anniversary, Monas, Jakarta, Sunday, October 5.

For this reason, Prabowo assessed that the TNI needed the best leadership. "On behalf of the nation's state and the people, I remind all elements of the TNI leadership from every echelon from every level, must always develop themselves and must always set an example," he said.

Prabowo said that the leadership in the TNI must be in full leadership, Ing Ngarso Sung Tulodo, and must set an example ahead. "There is no place for an incompetent leader, who is unprofessional, who does not understand his duties," he said.

The President also ordered the TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto and the chief of staff of the force to assess the leaders in the TNI. According to Prabowo, TNI soldiers have the right to demand the best leadership.

"I give permission to the TNI commander and chief of staff in the context of leadership selection, there is no need to always take into account seniority that is important in achievement, dedication, love for the country," said Prabowo.