This Defense Observer Thinks Admiral Yudo Margono Is Suitable To Be TNI Commander

Chief of Staff of the Navy (KSAL) Admiral Yudo Margono (DOK VIA ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Chief of Naval Staff (KSAL) Admiral Yudo Margono, is considered suitable to replace Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto as TNI Commander. The replacement of the TNI Commander in Chief is reported to have taken place in July because Hadi will be entering retirement age.

Defense and security observer Robi Sugara mentioned several reasons why Yudo Margono was the right person to continue the stick of the TNI Commander.

First, the turn of each dimension in this period is the share of the Navy. Second, Yudo has enough integrity compared to other candidates.

"Although the decision of the TNI Commander is ultimately in the hands of the President, Yudo's election as TNI Commander is the right decision", said Robi, Friday, June 11.

This lecturer at the Strategic Studies of International Relations of FISIP UIN (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Indonesia), Syarif Hidayatullah, assessed that the appointment of KSAL Admiral TNI Yudo Margono as TNI Commander, the KSAL seat should be filled by Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral TNI Ahmadi Heri Purwono. This, he said, should become a tradition to reduce unhealthy competition within the TNI.

"So when the chief of staff goes up or down, the deputy will go up", said Robi.

Previously, member of the House of Representatives Commission I, Effendi Simbolon, said that the Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General Andika Perkasa had the most opportunity to become a candidate for the TNI Commander in Chief to replace TNI Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto.

According to him, Andika is most appropriate if you look at the urgent needs of the TNI at this time.

Although the Chief of Naval Staff (KSAL) Admiral TNI Yudo Margono and Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal TNI Fadjar Prasetyo have the same opportunity.

"So actually there is no term allotment because there you can or can take turns. But if you look at the needs of the TNI, which is very urgent where we want to consolidate power, it is indeed from 3 chiefs of staff who are very likely. But those who have qualified abilities, General Andika Perkasa, Mr. Army Chief of Staff now", said Effendi at the House of Representatives building, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday, June 2.

Although all these chiefs of staff meet the requirements to become commanders, the political decision remains from President Joko Widodo.

"So we'll see, it looks like this July there will be a change," said Effendi.

The PDIP politician said that the House of Representatives Commission I unanimously agreed if Andika took the fit and proper test as TNI Commander in the DPR.

"Yes (agree, red). If Mr. Andika becomes the Commander of the TNI," said Effendi.