Gus Yahya Elected As Chairman Of PBNU, PPP Salutes The Democratic And Cool Congress

KH Yahya Cholil Staquf/PHOTO VIA ANTARA

JAKARTA - The United Development Party (PPP) congratulates on the election of KH Miftachul Achyar as Rais Aam and KH Yahya Cholil Staquf as General Chair of PBNU for the period 2021-2026.

"PPP congratulates the election of Kiai Miftachul Achyar and Gus Yahya for the duet of Rois Aam and the General Chair of PBNU," said PPP DPP Secretary General Arwani Thomafi, Friday, December 24.

Arwani appreciated every process and stage in the 34th NU Congress which he said went well, democratically and coolly.

"We salute every stage in the NU Congress that went well, democratically and coolly. The principle of deliberation and consensus was upheld as in the election of Rais Aam PBNU through Ahlul Halli wal Aqdi (AHWA)," said the man who is familiarly called Gus Aang.

Arwani reminded that the challenges ahead for NU organizations are quite complex. Along with changes in society triggered by digitalization. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic is still engulfing the world's population.

Apart from that, said Arwani, there are also world geopolitical challenges. Therefore, NU must be at the forefront of facilitating change in society.

"We believe that NU is able to lead a collaborative orchestra with all the potential of NU residents scattered in various places. Changing times demand collaboration," Arwani hoped.

Arwani assessed that current and future challenges must be responded to wisely and directed to the benefit of the community at large. Various parties such as political parties, formal state institutions and civil society must join hands in dealing with the changes that occur.

Therefore, continued Arwani, PPP must collaborate with NU to oversee future changes.

"PPP which was born from the womb of NU and other Islamic organizations is obliged to collaborate with NU in guarding change in our society," concluded Arwani.