Hans David Tampubolon, Jakarta – The House of Representatives speaker, Marzuki Alie from the Democratic Party, says that each faction within the legislative body has its own favorite man for the national police chief post.

"Each faction at the House wants their supported man to become the new police chief. That kind of game is a common practice in politics," Marzuki told reporters in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Marzuki added that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was well aware of the political game behind the appointment of the new police chief. "However, SBY [Yudhoyono] will not be affected by the factions. SBY will be the one naming the candidates, not the House legislators," Marzuki said.

Two names have been speculated in the media as the possible replacement for Gen. Bambang Hendarso Danuri, set to retire on Oct. 10, as the police chief. The names are Com. Gen. Imam Sudjarwo and Com. Gen. Nanan Soekarna.