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Nahdlatul Ulama leadership transition

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2026-09-07 05:50 UTC → 2026-09-10 09:45 UTC · added removed

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. This closed-deliberation method was noted by supporters as aligning with NU’s identity as a scholar-led organization. Gus Kikin signed a formal organizational contract (kontrak jam’iyyah) committing to transparency, political neutrality, and accountability to the Syuriyah leadership. Analysts have suggested his term focus on education, health, and economic independence through the Nahdlatul Ulama-owned business entity (BUMNU). On September 5, 2026, Gus Kikin pledged NU’s support for President Prabowo Subianto’s priority programs, specifically regarding human resource development. As he finalizes began drafting the organizational management structure for the new term, he has reappointed KH Gudfan Arif Ghofur as General Treasurer. This follows the recent meeting between Gus Kikin and the Saudi Arabian Ambassador, Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amudi, on September 4. a process expected to take approximately 30 days. As of September 5, 10, 2026, Gus Kikin Kikin’s leadership faces various organizational and social challenges. Gus Lilur has begun drafting the management structure for the 2026–2031 term, noting encouraged him to build a professional, inclusive, and merit-based leadership team that represents diverse regions. Simultaneously, the process typically takes approximately 30 days 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 Muktamar. 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.

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  1. 2026-09-10 09:45 UTC Nahdlatul Ulama leadership transition
  2. 2026-09-07 05:50 UTC Nahdlatul Ulama leadership transition
  3. 2026-09-06 11:05 UTC Nahdlatul Ulama leadership transition
  4. 2026-09-05 14:37 UTC Nahdlatul Ulama leadership transition
  5. 2026-09-04 18:44 UTC Nahdlatul Ulama leadership transition
  6. 2026-09-03 09:48 UTC Nahdlatul Ulama leadership transition
  7. 2026-09-02 10:16 UTC Nahdlatul Ulama leadership transition
  8. 2026-09-01 14:39 UTC Nahdlatul Ulama leadership transition

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