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Andi Widjajanto not disregarded anymore by Jokowi after removed from the post of Cabinet Secretary. The palace said Andi were offered three positions : Ambassador, Deputy Secretary of Defense, or the Chief of Staff of the President replaces Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan who is now also the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security.
But Andi still seem reluctant to respond to the offers. He wants to unwind from the busy life during the time in the Palace.
"No, I want to rest first. I'll think about it later deals. Anyway I'm off, "said Andi shortly after the handover to his successor, Pramono Agung, at the State Secretariat, Jakarta, Wednesday (12/8).
Andi pleaded guilty to the family during the time he set aside because of his work.
"I am in debt to the family. I left them since the campaign (election 2014). This weekend I was going on vacation, but the ticket in full. Now I say goodbye, "said Andi which is now wearing back a fedora hat that became his trademark and had taken off when he took office.
Son of Major General (Ret) Syafei Theo was then told that the day-to-day at the Palace is very time-consuming until Tuesday (11/8) - where he was told by Jokowi and Jusuf Kalla that he is shifted from the position of Cabinet Secretary.
For Andi, the cabinet and the bureaucracy is a new thing because he is academic field of military, defense, and intelligence. Since sworn in as Cabinet Secretary, Andi plunge into a completely different world.
"Extraordinary. I had to manage 34 ministries and so many other institutions with very diverse issues. Morning care of fertilizer, 11:00 care of the railway, 13.00 can take care of the ball, at 15:00 moved deal with the KPK, "said Andi.
He must also serve a wide range of questions asked by journalists. "Reporters asked from A to Z, as though the Cabinet Secretary encyclopedia," said Andi.
Inevitably Andi overwhelmed. He often just knew there was a new issue questions posed by reporters. However, Andi fully aware that the consequences of the position.
Although less than a year served Cabinet Secretary, Andy now has a different assessment of the Indonesian bureaucracy. Before becoming official, the bureaucracy RI Andi considers very weak. But now he feels his assumption was not proven.
"I worked in the Cabinet Secretary greatly helped by bureaucrats. They, (bureaucrats) on the legality of the surveillance law, very strong, "said Andi.
Sincere
Andi's face that day contrasted with Pramono Agung. Andi tend to silence the expression flat, while Pram so happy with big smile on the face.Andi recalled, he had been told by Jokowi-JK became one of the minister who was removed on Tuesday afternoon, less than 24 hours before the inauguration of the new ministers.
"The talk about a reshuffle in the media, but I as a Cabinet Secretary (affected reshuffle) has notified yesterday afternoon by Pak Jokowi and Pak JK," said Andi.
According to Andi, Jokowi told him there was a need to improve the performance of the cabinet. "Then I said, 'I can understand your decision. I thank remarkable that I could accompany for ten months. Apologize if there is one mistake'," said Andi repeated his words to Jokowi.
In contrast to Andi, Pram already knew he would be offered the post of cabinet secretary since three weeks before the inauguration. "Formally three weeks ago I got a call, asked if willing (being the Cabinet Secretary)," said former Secretary General of the PDIP.
Before accepting the offer, Pram asked for permission in advance to the Chairman of the PDIP Megawati Soekarnoputri. "I ask with respect to the Chairman. Alhamdulillah allowed, "said Pram.
After obtaining permission from Megawati, Pram was Sunday night (9/8) was invited by Jokowi to the Palace. There, they talked about 45 minutes. "That's where he (Jokowi) delivered in the near future I will be sworn in," said Pram.
Jokowi leave a special message to the Pram related to the new role, namely to establish communication inside and outside, including the high state institutions and political parties.
After the handover with Pram, Andy expressed his belief that it is very suitable Pram served Cabinet Secretary. "One of the advantages of Pram is agility in communication. That's the advantage of being very helpful to task the Secretariat of the Cabinet, "said Andi.
Moreover, said Andi, Pram has extensive experience in parliament and parties. "Pram has been a Deputy Secretary General and Secretary General of the PDIP. He will competently perform the role as Cabinet Secretary, "said Andi.
Prior to serving as Secretary of the Cabinet, Pram became a member of the House of Representatives. In the House of Representatives 2009-2014 period, he was Vice Chairman of the House. Pram is known as a figure respected by his political friend and foe alike. House Speaker Novanto also now supports Pram for Cabinet Secretary positions.
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