KSP Leadership Changes Hands as Listyo Sigit Becomes Latest Official Caught Up in Wiretapping Case
Jakarta, VIVA — The position of Presidential Chief of Staff (KSP) is once again in the spotlight after its latest office-holder, Listyo Sigit Prabowo, was named a suspect in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto. Listyo had held the post for only a few weeks before becoming embroiled in the legal case, which is being handled by the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim).
Listyo’s designation as a suspect was announced on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The former National Police chief was named alongside two other senior police officers, Inspector General Ahrie Sonta Nasution and Inspector General Eko Hadi Santoso.
The case has also raised questions about the future leadership of the Presidential Staff Office. The KSP is a strategic position that helps the President and Vice-President oversee national priority programmes, political communications and the handling of strategic issues.
Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections, said the government had not yet discussed who would replace Listyo Sigit. He said the government’s attention remained focused on the law-enforcement process.
Yusril said an acting appointment could be used temporarily to keep the organisation running. One possible option would be for the KSP’s secretary-general to take on the role.
Presidential chiefs of staff over the years
The Chief of Presidential Staff heads the Presidential Staff Office, which supports the President and Vice-President in overseeing the government’s priority programmes.
Since the post was established in late 2014, it has been held by figures with varied backgrounds, including politicians, activists, retired Indonesian Military (TNI) officers and senior police officers.
The following figures have held, or currently hold, the position of Chief of Presidential Staff:
- Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan became the first Chief of Presidential Staff after the office was established under President Joko Widodo.
He served from 31 December 2014 to 2 September 2015. Before taking the post, he was known for his military background and had held a number of senior government positions.
- Teten Masduki
Teten Masduki succeeded Luhut as Chief of Presidential Staff. He served from 2 September 2015 to 18 January 2018.