Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Sufmi Dasco Ahmad.

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad addressed reports regarding the presidential letter (surpres) concerning the replacement of the TNI Commander. He stated, that the House has not yet received the letter.

“In recent days, many have asked us at the House whether we have received the presidential letter regarding the replacement of the TNI Commander,” said Sufmi Dasco at the House complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

“And today, i state that the House of Representatives has indeed not yet received the presidential letter regarding the replacement of the TNI Commander,” he continued.

According to him, there are no indications that President Prabowo Subianto intends to replace the TNI Commander at this time. The position is currently held by Jenderal TNI Agus Subiyanto.

“Based on the information we have received, the President does not intend to replace the TNI Commander yet,” he added.

President Prabowo himself gathered TNI and Polri leaders at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta today. He explained his reasons for inviting hundreds of high-ranking TNI and Polri officers as his administration approaches its two-year mark.

“I deliberately invited these high-ranking officers as the administration i lead approaches its two-year mark,” said President Prabowo.

President Prabowo intended to outline the current state of the nation and the country. The former Defense Minister also invited a number of retired officers whom he regards as seniors.

“I want to provide an overview of the situation we face as a nation and a country,” said President Prabowo.

“I have invited—though not all—seniors who were able to attend today, as well as those whom i consider still need to keep up with the developments of our country and nation,” he added. (Bembo)