# Nahdlatul Ulama leadership transition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nahdlatul-ulama-leadership-transition > Updated: 2026-09-10T02:48:25.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 7. Following the 35th Muktamar of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in Jombang, East Java, the organization has established its leadership for the 2026–2031 term. KH Miftachul Akhyar was reappointed as Rais Aam, while KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, known as Gus Kikin, was elected General Chairperson of the PBNU via the Ahlul Halli wal Aqdi (AHWA) mechanism. Gus Kikin signed a formal organizational contract (kontrak jam’iyyah) committing to transparency, political neutrality, and accountability to the Syuriyah leadership. On September 5, 2026, he began drafting the management structure for the new term, a process expected to take approximately 30 days. As of September 10, 2026, Gus Kikin’s leadership faces various organizational and social challenges. Gus Lilur has encouraged him to build a professional, inclusive, and merit-based leadership team that represents diverse regions. Simultaneously, the Kaukus Intelektual Nahdlatul Ulama (KALAM NU) has proposed five urgent constitutional reform agendas aimed at strengthening institutional discipline and legal certainty. On the social front, 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, noting that technical causes should be investigated by relevant stakeholders. ## Claims - The nine members of the Ahlul Halli wal Aqdi (AHWA) selected the new leadership through consensus. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The 35th Muktamar of Nahdlatul Ulama was held at the Bahrul Ulum Islamic Boarding School in Tambakberas, Jombang. (corroborated by 4 sources) - KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, known as Gus Kikin, was elected as the General Chairperson of PBNU for the 2026-2031 period. (corroborated by 4 sources) - KH Miftachul Akhyar was reappointed as the Rais Aam of PBNU for the 2026-2031 period. (corroborated by 3 sources) - MBG operations are temporarily suspended in schools implementing distance learning due to the Anak Krakatau eruption. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The standard time to complete the organizational structure after a Muktamar is approximately 30 days. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A survey by ASI shows 51.5 percent of respondents support the continuation of the MBG program. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Gus Kikin stated that Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is a religious and social organization, not a platform for practical politics. (single source) - Muhammad Qodari denied rumors that the new PBNU leadership was a package ordered by the Palace. (single source) - Saifullah Yusuf confirmed there was no government intervention in the Muktamar process. (single source) - Gus Ipul criticized Muhaimin Iskandar's comments regarding the state of NU leadership. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Gus Kikin faces leadership challenges as new PBNU Chairman New PBNU Chairman Gus Kikin faces calls for constitutional reform and organizational professionalization, while addressing suspected mass food poisoning among students in Sidoarjo. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gus-kikin-faces-leadership-challenges-as-new-pbnu-chairman ### 2026-09-05: National Nutrition Agency maintains MBG program targets despite budget cuts Indonesia's BGN maintains its 72.46 million beneficiary target for the MBG program despite budget cuts. Meanwhile, PBNU begins leadership restructuring and authorities probe MBG corruption. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pbnu-chairman-calls-for-integrity-in-meal-program-after-food-poisoning ### 2026-09-04: PBNU Chairman Gus Kikin meets Saudi Arabian Ambassador Newly elected PBNU Chairman Gus Kikin met with Saudi Arabian Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amudi to strengthen ties and present foundational works of NU founder KH Hasyim Asy’ari. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pbnu-chairman-gus-kikin-meets-saudi-arabian-ambassador ### 2026-09-03: Nahdlatul Ulama elects new PBNU leadership at 35th Muktamar The 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Muktamar in Jombang elected Gus Kikin as PBNU leader and saw President Prabowo Subianto officially receive an NU membership card. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nahdlatul-ulama-elects-new-pbnu-leadership-at-35th-muktamar ### 2026-09-03: Gus Kikin appointed Chairman of PBNU for 2026–2031 term KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz (Gus Kikin) has been appointed Chairman of PBNU for 2026–2031, signing a formal commitment contract to ensure transparency and political neutrality. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gus-kikin-appointed-chairman-of-pbnu-for-20262031-term ### 2026-08-31: Gus Kikin elected General Chairperson of PBNU for 2026-2031 KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz (Gus Kikin) has been elected General Chairperson of PBNU for 2026-2031 via the AHWA mechanism, alongside Rais Aam KH Miftachul Akhyar, following the 35th NU Muktamar. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gus-kikin-elected-general-chairperson-of-nahdlatul-ulama ### 2026-08-31: Nahdlatul Ulama concludes 35th Muktamar with new leadership The 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Muktamar concluded with KH Miftachul Akhyar named Rais Aam and Gus Kikin as General Chairperson for 2026-2031, following traditional scholarly selection processes. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nahdlatul-ulama-concludes-35th-muktamar-with-new-leadership --- Cite as: Nahdlatul Ulama leadership transition. 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