sentences:  Ali was also unpopular amongst some colleagues for using his access to Suharto to erode their influence.At one point, he used this access to recommend an ally for the position of Provincial Governor; whereas if the proper procedures were adhered to, it would be up to the Minister of Home Affairs to recommend the appointment of a Governor to the President.As Suharto began his second term as President, he did not have the amount of popularity that he had when he took the office from Sukarno.