PBNU Strictly Express No Presidential And Vice Presidential Candidates On Behalf Of Nahdlatul Ulama

PBNU chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf/DOK ANTARA

The Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) Executive Board firmly stated that there would be no presidential candidate (candidate) or vice presidential candidate (cawapres) on behalf of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). Chairman of PBNU KH Yahya Cholil Staquf or Gus Yahya said NU should not be used as a political tool ahead of the 2024 General Election. This is NU's attitude to deal with the upcoming 2024 political year. "Once again I say, there will be no presidential and vice presidential candidates on behalf of NU. There will be no," said Gus Yahya to reporters, Tuesday, January 31. Gus Yahya said that NU rejects identity politics, whether Islamic identity, religion, or NU, which is used as a political weapon to garner support. He stressed that anyone who wants to advance in the future political constellation, must put forward the achievement and credibility of that individual. "Because NU should not be used as a political weapon to gather support. No one should try to cover up its shortcomings, only by claiming NU as its basis," continued Gus Yahya. However, Gus Yahya invited NU cadres to provide political support. However, he underlined that the support was not on NU institutions. "Yes (you may give, red) support, but not on behalf of institutions. NU as an institution should not be used to support any support and political activities," he said.