Speculation over the next head of the Indonesian Army (TNI) to succeed Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, who will retire in November, has recently intensified, with lawmakers saying they expect the president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo soon appoints his prime candidate for the House. representatives.

The TNI law of 2004 stipulates that its chief can be alternated among the general officers who occupy or have occupied positions of chief of staff within the three military services: the army, the air force. or the navy. The 2004 law also mandates the president to seek approval from the House before inaugurating the new TNI leader.

House Speaker Puan Maharani stressed that Jokowi had the “prerogative right” to appoint the next TNI leader.

“The Chamber hopes that whoever is appointed by the President as commander of the TNI is the best candidate for …