Observer Reveals Reasons For Andika Perkasa More Chance To Become TNI Commander

JAKARTA - TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto will retire in November 2021. However, the name of his replacement candidate has not been sent to the Indonesian House of Representatives. There are two strong candidates who have the opportunity to replace Hadi Tjahjanto, namely Army Chief of Staff Andika Perkasa and Navy Chief of Staff Yudo Margono.

Esa Unggul University political communication observer, Jamiluddin Ritonga, assessed that the two candidates both had achievements. Therefore, both of them deserve to be TNI Commanders.

"It's just that the selection of the TNI Commander is not solely based on professionalism in the military field. The election process is very politically charged," said Jamiluddin in a statement received by VOI, Thursday, September 30. According to Jamil, President Jokowi's closeness and trust will greatly determine the election of a candidate to become a candidate for TNI commander. From these criteria, he said, it seems that Andika Perkasa is more fulfilling than Yudo Margono. "The president's closeness to Hendropriyono would be a guarantee for Jokowi to choose Andika Perkasa. This will strengthen Jokowi's trust in Andika Perkasa," Jamil explained.

"This is not owned by Yudo Margono. Yudo is just flashy from his military career, but there is no guarantee to President Jokowi. Of course this is Yudo Margono's weak point," he continued.

In addition, Jamil continued, Andika Perkasa also received support from some members of the DPR RI, especially members of Commission I. This became a strong asset for Andika Perkasa during the fit and proper test. At least, this stage will be easier for Andika Perkasa to pass. "While the support from Commission I members of the DPR RI for Yudo Margono has not been heard. Of course this is also a weak point for Yudo when he takes part in the fit and proper test in the DPR RI," he said. people and religious leaders against the candidate for the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Visually, according to Jamiluddin, people and religious leaders seem to have no problem with the figure of Andika Perkasa.

"It can be seen when Andika Perkasa meets the community, especially with the people and religious leaders," he said. Jamil added. Looking at the three considerations, Jamiluddin considered, it seems that Andika Perkasa's chances of being elected as commander in chief were greater than Yudo Margono.

"The name is consideration, of course there is an element of subjectivity. Hopefully Jokowi will continue to choose a commander-in-chief candidate who can maintain the dignity of the TNI and maintain the integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia," he said.

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