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Gus Kikin faces leadership challenges as new PBNU Chairman

KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, also known as Gus Kikin, has assumed the role of Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) for the 2026-2031 term. His leadership faces several immediate challenges and calls for reform.

Regarding organizational structure, Gus Lilur has expressed support for Gus Kikin to build a professional, inclusive, and merit-based leadership team that represents various regions. Meanwhile, the Kaukus Intelektual Nahdlatul Ulama (KALAM NU) has proposed five urgent constitutional reform agendas to strengthen the organization's legal certainty and institutional discipline.

On a social level, Gus Kikin addressed a suspected mass food poisoning incident involving hundreds of students in Sidoarjo, East Java, following a free nutritious meal program. He emphasized the necessity of integrity and responsibility among all parties involved in such activities, noting that the technical causes of the incident should be investigated by relevant stakeholders.

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Gus Lilur · KALAM NU · KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz · Nahdlatul Ulama · Sidoarjo

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Gus Kikin emphasized the importance of integrity following reports of mass food poisoning among students in Sidoarjo. news.harianjogja.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz (Gus Kikin) is the Chairman of PBNU for the 2026-2031 term. www.rri.co.id · news.harianjogja.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] KALAM NU recommends five urgent constitutional reform agendas for the new PBNU leadership. redaksi.duta.co
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Gus Lilur supports Gus Kikin in forming a professional and inclusive PBNU leadership structure. www.rri.co.id