Sucipto is known as one of the key leaders of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) most loyal to Megawati Sukarnoputri. His formal post at PDI-P is secretary-general. But his close relationship to Megawati has inevitably made him her most accurate spokesman.

Like other PDI-P leaders, both in Jakarta and in the other areas, Sucipto obtained his position due to his steadfast loyalty to Mega during the most trying times. In the 19