How Raffi Ahmad Built a Political-Business Network
Raffi Ahmad plays a role in politics and business under the Prabowo administration. He often serves as a messenger.
A recent dinner meeting with Raffi Ahmad at Sofia in South Jakarta concluded the tenure of a state institution's CEO, who had served for nearly six years. The institution had previously operated under a legal status designated for state enterprises. When questioned about his dismissal, the CEO revealed that he had been instructed to resign by a senior official connected to President Prabowo Subianto.
Raffi, serving as the President's Special Envoy for Youth Development and Creative Workers, explained that he was merely conveying a message from the senior official during a special interview with Tempo in Senayan, Jakarta, on August 6, 2026.
Raffi further disclosed that he had been able to connect with ministers and heads of state-owned enterprises to deliver these messages. However, he clarified that he lacked the authority to decide on retaining or removing personnel from their positions. Furthermore, two state officials and two former heads of SEOs, who were privy to the CEO's interaction with Raffi, confirmed that the latter had presented a resignation letter, which the CEO subsequently signed at the Sofia restaurant.
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