Jokowi's Favorite for Police Chief
The President has chosen Listyo Sigit Prabowo as his candidate for National Police chief. It is clear this was influenced by his close relationship and by political interests.
Tempo
January 18, 2021
THE selection of Comr. Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, 51, as the sole candidate for chief of the National Police (Polri) is hardly an illustration of the principles of meritocracy. President Joko Widodo prioritized the closeness of his relationship when deciding on the replacement for Gen. Idham Azis, who is shortly to retire.
The nomination of Sigit was forwarded to the House of Representatives last Thursday, January 14. He does not have a shining
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