The 6th Congress Is Not Just A Political Event, PKB: Also A Ulama Gathering

Wasekjen Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) Syaiful Huda di Kantor DPP PKB, Senen, Jakarta Pusat, Selasa, 13 Agustus. (Diah-VOI)

JAKARTA - Secretary of the Steering Committee for the PKB Congress, Syaiful Huda, revealed that the 6th Congress which was held on August 24-25 was not just a political meeting.

According to Huda, the congress as the party's highest forum in PKB is also a means of gathering with leaders and scholars.

"We will invite kiai and nyai, the caretakers of the Islamic boarding school. For us, this congress is not only the highest forum for PKB," said Huda in his statement, Thursday, August 22.

The PKB Wasekjen explained that more than 100 NU figures would attend the PKB Congress.

Some of them are former Chairman of PBNU Said Aqil Siroj, former Chairman of East Java PWNU Marzuki Mustamar, Muhammad Kholil As'ad, Imam Jazuli, Hasan Zamzami, Kafabihi Mahrus, Nurhayati Said Aqil, Ida Fatimah, to Saidah Marzuki.

"At any momentum, any event, it's normal for us to manage the chaos (inviting) of Kiai and Nyai. He-beliau is usually not just an invitation, yes, but also gives advice, inputs for PKB," explained Huda.

In addition, PKB also invited ambassadors to attend the PKB Congress which was held in Bali.

"We also invited a number of Ambassadors, all have been sent and some have confirmed to attend. We also invite the Penglingsir in Bali at the congress," he added.

Continuing, the Chairperson of the PKB Congress Committee, Cucun A. Syamsurijal said that his party was also collaborating with the TNI and Polri to secure the continuity of the event.

This guard is in line with the conflict between PKB and the Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) Executive Board which is heating up. In fact, there was a suggestion to PBNU to hold a counter congress.

Cucun ensures that every agenda carried out by PKB always coordinates with the TNI and Polri as a form of legal compliance.

"This PKB lives under the umbrella of the Political Party Law, all steps taken are obedient to the law. When talking with security, you must coordinate with the TNI and Polri," said Cucun.

The number of personnel that will be deployed by the TNI/Polri to secure the PKB Congress on August 24-25, 2024 will adjust to their needs.