Ketum PBNU Newly Selected! Happy Duty Gus Yahya, Thank You KH Said

BANDAr LAMPUNG - The long series of NU's 34th Congress in Lampung gave birth to new leaders. KH Yahya Cholil Staquf was officially elected as a result of the congress as the new PBNU General Chair for the 2021-2026 period.

The election for the candidate for the General Chair of the PBNU was held at the University of Lampung's GSG, from Thursday 23 December close to midnight until this morning Friday 24 December. The counting of votes is held openly and broadcast virtually.

KH Yahya or who is usually called Gus Yahya won 337 votes for PWNU and PCNU. Meanwhile, the incumbent KH Said Aqil Siroj received 210 votes. This is the second ballot with the birth of 2 candidates.

"So KH Yahya Cholil Staquf officially became the new PBNU Chair," said the chair of the session, M Nuh.

In his speech, M Nuh congratulated Gus Yahya on duty. He invited Gus Yahya to want to embrace many parties to be able to make the future of NU even better.

M Nuh also thanked KH Said Aqil for his dedication during the two terms he led NU.

"I was touched by the extraordinary atmosphere despite the sharp views," he said.