Jakarta - The Secretary General (Sekjen) of the General Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) who also serves as the Minister of Social Affairs, Saifullah Yusuf, said that the prohibition of the General Chairman of PBNU from holding political positions in the government could be changed in the next muktamar.
This was conveyed by Gus Ipul at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Wednesday, July 15. The decision was previously decided at the Lampung Congress, but the congress participants can make a new decision, whether to maintain the old provisions, or to establish changes that will take effect at the next congress.
All options depend on the agreement of the highest forum of the organization. The statement was made after the emergence of the discourse on the need for a new and fresher leader in PBNU which was conveyed by Muhaimin Iskandar.
Gus Ipul considered that the view was valid to be discussed ahead of the congress. He said that all views could be accommodated and discussed in the commission session. The results of the discussion can then become recommendations in the congress forum. Regarding the nomination requirements for the general chairman, Gus Ipul said that the number of support had not been determined.
The new provisions will be discussed in the rules of procedure of the congress. He also has not confirmed whether the prohibition of double office must be fulfilled since someone is running 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.
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