Replace General Andika, TNI Commander Yudo Margono: Proud, Because Of The Highest Position In The TNI

TNI Admiral Yudo Margono when inaugurated by President Joko Widodo as TNI Commander (Photo: BPMI Setpres/Laily Rachev)

JAKARTA - TNI Admiral Yudo Margono is proud to be able to serve as TNI Commander replacing General TNI Andika Perkasa.

"First, yes, it must be proud because the highest position in the TNI," said Yudo after the Handover Ceremony (Sertijab) of the TNI Commander at the Plaza Headquarters of the TNI Cilangkap, East Jakarta, Tuesday, December 20, quoted from Antara. "At first, I was only responsible for the Navy, now it must be the Army, Air Force, and Navy. Of course, with such great responsibilities, I have to concentrate more, coordinate more, more solidly to create a strong TNI so that the people are dignified," said Yudo. Yudo admitted that he would consistently continue the program that had been run by General TNI Andika Perkasa. "I will be consistent in continuing the programs and developments that have been carried out by General Andika Perkasa," said Yudo. Yudo. Yudo also thanked General TNI Andika Perkasa's services during his tenure as TNI Commander. "And this is a shared pride and of course I will continue," he explained. Meanwhile, General TNI Andika Perkasa feels relieved after serving as TNI Commander for a year. "I am relieved. I ended my active service in the TNI as far as I tried. The assessment is not mine, it belongs to everyone who assessed it," he said. For Andika, the important thing is that he and his wife and family have completed their duties until the end. "That's all," Andika said.

Present at the certificate were Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, Kasau Marshal TNI Fadjar Prasetyo, Kasad General TNI Dudung Abdurachman, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Muhaimin Iskandar, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Lodewijk F. Paulus, and a number of members of Commission I of the House of Representatives. In addition, former TNI Commander who is also the President General of the TNI Purn. Wiranto, former TNI Commander Admiral TNI Purn. Agus Suhartono, former TNI Commander Admiral Purn. US Widodo, and former TNI Commander Marshal Djoko Suyanto.