PBNU Surprised That The Formation Of The DPR Special Committee To Investigate Allegations Of Corruption In The 2024 Hajj

JAKARTA - General Chairperson of the Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) Executive Board Yahya Cholil Staquf said his party was surprised by the 2024 Hajj Angket Special Committee (Pansus). According to him, there is no strong reason for the formation of the special committee.

"We see that nothing can be used as sufficient reasons for this special committee," said PBNU General Chair Yahya Cholil Staquf in response to reporters' questions at a press conference after the NU plenary meeting in Jakarta, Sunday, July 28, which was confiscated by Antara.

He is of the opinion that the decision on the existence of the Indonesian House of Representatives Hajj Special Committee regarding the implementation of the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage is related to the position of his younger brother, Minister of Religion (Manag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas and other issues that are not actually related to the pilgrimage.

So far, he said, he is also still wondering about the background for the formation of the special committee, which was approved for its formation during the 21st DPR RI Plenary Meeting for the V Session Period for the 2023-2024 Session Year, at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Tuesday 9 July.

"This then raises questions to us. Maybe this is a personal matter, maybe," said Yahya Cholil Staquf.

He stated that the public can see for themselves how the performance of the Hajj pilgrimage this year, including the Nahdlatul Ulama congregation who will take part in worship in 2024.

"Many people can be asked, if necessary, make a survey," he added.

Previously, Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Muhaimin Iskandar alias Cak Imin, said that the permit for the Hajj Anggat Special Committee meeting had been signed by him. The meeting itself is still waiting for members of the Indonesian House of Representatives, who are still mostly in the regions during this recess.

The appointment of the Chairperson of the Special Committee for Hajj Countermeasures itself will be discussed internally by them without the interference of the leadership of the DPR RI.

Meanwhile, Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas also said that he was ready to follow every evaluation process for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage.