Jakarta –
The Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General Andika Perkasa represented Mr Commander of the Armed Forces Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto released President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) who was about to attend the G20 Summit in Italy. Andika’s presence sparked speculation that there might be a signal for him to become the next TNI Commander. Is the signal true?
Military and Defense Expert Dr. Connie Rahakundinie Bakrie explained this. He initially said the emergence of interpretations of Andika Perkasa became Commander of the Armed Forces next as a matter of course.
“The appearance of Army Chief of Staff General Andika Perkasa releasing President Joko Widodo’s departure to Rome yesterday, indeed led to many interpretations that ‘as if’ were directed or directed at the President’s political preference for the next TNI Commander,” Connie told reporters, Saturday (10/30/2021). ).
However, Connie said there was still time for President Jokowi to meet with KSAL Laksmana Yudho Margono or KSAU Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo after the event in Italy. This, he said, then dismissed the speculation against Andika.
“But what if the President meets KSAL Admiral Yudho Margono after returning from Italy? For example, to discuss the preparation of the Navy related to North Natuna or in other areas in the context of AUKUS. Can this be interpreted as the President’s political choice for the next Commander?” he said.
“Or do not rule out choosing the dark horse instead, choosing KSAU Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo,” he continued.
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