JAKARTA - Citra Institute researcher Efriza revealed that President Prabowo Subianto has several basic reasons for using his prerogative as head of government to carry out a reshuffle or overhaul of the Red and White Cabinet.
"Reshuffle is entirely the prerogative of the president. but politically, this step is usually taken to adjust the composition of the government to the latest dynamics, strengthen the coalition, to respond to public demands," he said, Sunday, April 19.
"Reshuffle can be an instrument to ensure the effectiveness of the ministry's work while maintaining political stability within the government's supporters," continued Efriza.
He explained that there were at least four crucial issues that currently plagued the solidity of the Red and White Cabinet.
First, the loyalty is allegedly not fully round to President Prabowo.
Efriza assessed that when the cabinet formation process at the beginning was still thick with the influence of the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo.
"It cannot be denied, the current cabinet is still filled with Jokowi's trusted people. This is a challenge for Prabowo to show independent leadership," he added.
The second question is related to the competence of the minister.
Efriza assessed that there were several ministers who were not placed based on expertise (merit system), but merely accommodated "people who sweat" during the campaign period. As a result, the performance of the ministry was not optimal.
Third, the results of the evaluation showed that there were ministers who had not been able to realize the vision, mission, and priority programs that Prabowo had announced.
"There is a lack of synchronization between the president's will and the execution in the field by his ministers," he said.
Fourth, there is still a row of figures who are considered worthy and loyal but have not entered the government structure. One of the names that is widely rumored is Budi Djiwandono.
"There is a need for Prabowo to place people who really understand his vision in ministry positions that are considered not optimal," added Efriza.
He emphasized that the decision to reshuffle was not just about changing individuals, but Prabowo's big strategy for consolidating power.
"Prabowo certainly wants his government to stand on its own. He wants to remove the wild narrative that says Jokowi's influence is still too strong. Reshuffle is a way to confirm that this is purely Prabowo's government," concluded Efriza.
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