Minister Susilo Bambang said he was called by the President to clarify the rumors about replacement of leaders within the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. “There is no plan to replace military leaders,” Susilo quoted the President.
Responding to recent reports from the media, Susilo said it is necessary for the President to clarify the situation, because the news disturbed TNI and heightened political tension. Yudhoyono expected the explanation to clarify reports about the replacement of military leaders.
After the meeting President Abdurrahman Wahid summoned Attorney General Marzuki Darusman, but it is unclear whether this meeting is related to the question of replacing military leaders.