Sole Candidate for National Police Chief, Inspector General Suyudi, Undergoes Fit and Proper Test

Inspector General Suyudi Ario Seto has begun undergoing a fit and proper test as the candidate for National Police Chief at Commission III of the House of Respresentation (DPR). Suyudi arrived at the DPR Building in Senayan, Jakarta, accompanied by the Deputy Speaker of the DPR, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad.

Upon arrival at the Commission III meeting room on Thursday (1/10/2026), Suyudi was observed wearing his full National Police uniform. He proceeded to greet the leadership and members of Commission III before taking his assigned seat.

The fit and proper test was presided over by the Chairman of Commission III, Habiburokhman, and attended by various members of the commission. Following the opening of the session by Habiburokhman, Inspector General Suyudi was invited to present his vision and mission as the candidate for National Police Chief.

Suyudi currently serves as the Head of the National Narcotics Board (BNN). His name was proposed by President Prabowo Subianto as the candidate for National Police Chief to succeed General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

Previously, Habiburokhman stated that the DPR leadership had received a formal letter from the President regarding the proposed change in the National Police Chief. “This morning, the DPR leadership received a letter from the President, Number R57/Pres/09/2026, dated 30 September 2026, concerning the proposal for dismissal from the position of National Police Chief and appointment to the position of National Police Chief,” said Habib.

Habib added that Commission III of the DPR has been tasked with conducting the fit and proper test for Suyudi. “As per the meeting of the DPR Consultative Body held yesterday, 30 September, Commission III has been assigned to conduct the suitability test for Inspector General Suyudi Ario Seto as the National Police Chief,” he concluded.