Achmad Tanribali Salim Lamo (born 15 November 1952) is an Indonesian military officer and bureaucrat who became the Director General of National Unity and Politics in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

[2] During his tenure as superintendent, Lamo gave a titular rank of lieutenant colonel to Idris Sardi who taught music in the Adjutant General Education Center.

[9] Tanribali's sudden assumption of governorship sparked controversy as pro-democracy activists fear that his appointment signals the return of the armed forces into the politics.

[10] Wisnu Dewabrata of Kompas reported that there were no such thing as a "transfer of status", as the only way a military officer could become a civilian is through retirement or resignation, thus violating the current law on the armed forces.

[11] Indonesian Institute of Science political researcher, Ikrar Nusabhakti, stated that Tanribali's appointment signifies the setback on the armed forces reformation and a gross violation of the law.

[12] Member of the People's Representative Council Yuddy Chrisnandi regrets that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces did not reject the appointment of Tanribali.

[13] Governor of the National Resilience Institute Muladi stated that there is nothing to worry about Tanribali's appointment and that it is more important to pacify South Sulawesi following the conflict between the two candidates.

[16] Immediately after his inauguration as the acting governor, Tanribali held a coordinating meeting with bureau heads of South Sulawesi, which resulted in the decision to resolve the electoral conflict as soon as possible.

Tempo remarked that Tanribali's pacification strategy was a success, as Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, became gradually clear from clashes due to the conflicts.

[20] After several months becoming an expert staff to the Minister of Home Affairs, Tanribali assumed office as the Director General of National Unity and Politics on 31 December 2008.

[26] Tanribali announced in October 2014 that his directorate general have been monitoring the acts of the Islamic Defenders Front for the past few years and has received countless reports about the organizations.

[29] After ending his term as acting governor on 17 June,[30] Tanribali was inaugurated for the same office in West Papua on 25 July, replacing Abraham Octavianus Atururi.

[1] Tanribali retired from the Ministry of Home Affairs on 1 January 2015 and was replaced by Indro Baskoro as acting director general.