JAKARTA - Presidential Special Staff Coordinator Ari Dwipayana responded to the narrative developed by a number of parties regarding the involvement of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in the appointment of cabinet minister Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
"The appointment of ministers in the upcoming government cabinet is fully the prerogative of the elected president after being sworn in on October 20, 2024," said Ari Dwipayana as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, March 25.
Ari also answered the issue of submitting a number of names that Jokowi offered to occupy the upcoming cabinet, one of which was Minister of State Secretary Pratikno.
Ari stated that President Jokowi is still focused on working to complete the government and development agenda until the end of his term of office on October 20, 2024.
Previously, President Jokowi asked reporters to ask Prabowo about his involvement in the upcoming cabinet.
"Ask Pak Prabowo, why ask me," he said after attending the 2024 TNI and Polri Leadership Meeting at GOR Ahmad Yani, TNI Cilangkap Headquarters, Jakarta, Wednesday (28/2).
When asked if he was asked to provide advice on the upcoming composition of the cabinet, the President again asked reporters to ask Prabowo.
"Ask Pak Prabowo, don't ask me," he asked.
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