JAKARTA - Secretary General of PBNU Saifullah Yusuf said that the prohibition of the Chairman of the General Board of Nahdlatul Ulama who also holds political positions in the government is still a decision of the NU Congress in Lampung. However, this rule can be maintained or changed in the next congress.
"The results in Lampung are like that. The rest will depend on the muktamirin," said Saifullah Yusuf at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Wednesday, July 15.
According to the man who is usually called Gus Ipul, the muktamar participants can make new decisions, maintain old provisions, or establish changes that apply to the next muktamar. All options depend on the agreement of the highest forum of the organization.
The statement was made after there was a discourse on the need for a new and fresher leader in PBNU. Gus Ipul considered that the view was valid to be discussed ahead of the muktamar.
"What Cak Imin said is good for us to discuss together. This can be an input for the muktamar," he said.
He said all views could be accommodated and discussed in the commission meeting. The results of the discussion can then become recommendations in the muktamar forum.
Regarding the requirements for the nomination of the general chairman, Gus Ipul said the number of support had not been determined. The new provisions will be discussed in the rules of procedure of the congress.
"Usually it is supported by at least 99 votes. Maybe more or less, it depends. But usually the standard is 99 votes," he said.
He also has not confirmed whether the prohibition on double office must be fulfilled since a person runs as a candidate or after being elected as general chairman. According to him, this is a technical issue that will still be discussed.
Gus Ipul emphasized that NU has many cadres to lead the organization. The Muktamirin will determine whether to maintain the old leadership or choose a new figure.
"The old one is replaced by the new one, it is a normal regeneration process. It depends on what the situation is like," he said.
When asked whether the Minister of Religion had stated that he would run as a candidate for chairman of the general election, Gus Ipul admitted that he did not know.
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