Secretary General Of PBNU: Many NU Residents Want Ganjar-Erick Couples

Ganjar Pranowo and Erick Thohir. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

Secretary General of PBNU Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) said Erick Thohir was the right candidate as a candidate for Vice President to accompany Ganjar Pranowo. Gus Ipul's belief agrees with what was revealed by GP Chairman Ansor Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.

"I think Gus Men's statement (Yaqut Cholil Qoumas) is very reasonable. Moreover, Erick Thohir is a member of the certified Banser. So Gus Men is reasonable in supporting Erick Thohir," said Gus Ipul in response to reporters' questions in Pasuruan, Tuesday, April 25.

Gus Ipul said, after Gus Yaqut's statement in support of Erick Thohir, he received many messages from many circles in the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) environment who also supported Gus Yaqut's statement.

"Many NU residents really want Erick Thohir. That can be seen from the results of the survey that we read. Mr. Erick has been considered successful as chairman of SC for the implementation of 1 NU Century so that many NU residents and figures want Erick Thohir to be able to accompany Pak Ganjar and be offered to the public," said Gus Ipul.

If it can be paired, Gus Ipul believes Ganjar-Erick is the ideal pair that can be offered to the public. Ganjar, with his bureaucratic experience, who has led Central Java for two terms, combined with Erick, who is a young figure who has a strong vision, is very suitable.

Apart from Erick, Gus Ipul also praised several other NU figures including Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD and East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansah.

Previously, Gus Yaqut supported that Erick Thohir, who is a member of Banser, could be side by side with Ganjar Pranowo.