# Nahdlatul Ulama leadership and organizational reform

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nahdlatul-ulama-organizational-leadership-and-reform
> Updated: 2026-10-07T23:00:53.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) has established its leadership structure for the 2026–2031 term. Key appointments include Prof. Mohammad Nuh as Katib Aam (General Secretary) and Gus Ipang Wahid as Vice Chairman for Digital Native, Technology, Culture, and Communication, a role intended to modernize the organization’s digital outreach to younger generations.

Following these appointments, the organization has begun a consolidation program to socialize new Articles of Association and Bylaws (AD/ART) established during the 35th Muktamar in Jombang. These reforms introduce standardized leadership election mechanisms, improved governance, and rules for internal dispute resolution. A significant provision in the new regulations prohibits the Rais Aam and the PBNU Chairperson from holding concurrent political positions.

To implement these changes, PBNU is utilizing a ‘center-to-periphery’ model, targeting regional and branch boards (PWNU and PCNU) across Indonesia, including minority areas and locations outside Java. In a recent online meeting with over 500 regional and overseas leaders, officials detailed plans to strengthen asset management and standardize elections.

Amidst this consolidation, leadership has addressed controversies surrounding the 35th Muktamar. Vice Chairman Saifullah Yusuf denied allegations that corruption funds were used to finance the event, challenging accusers to provide evidence and stating that the organization is preparing legal action against those spreading unsubstantiated rumors. Additionally, regional leaders in West Kalimantan have issued clarifications to deny involvement in alleged political maneuvering during the congress.

## Claims

- PBNU is socializing the new Articles of Association and Bylaws (AD/ART) resulting from the 35th Muktamar. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Approximately 130 NU management boards will reach the end of their term in the coming months. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new AD/ART regulates leadership election mechanisms, regeneration, institutional governance, and internal dispute resolution. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Leadership election mechanisms are now standardized across all levels, prioritizing consensus through deliberation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- If consensus is not reached, voting will be conducted to select up to five candidates. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- More than 500 regional, branch, and special branch leaders participated in the initial online consolidation meeting. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new regulations prohibit the Rais Aam and the PBNU Chairperson from holding concurrent political positions. (single source)
- The socialization program will include roadshows to various regions, including branches outside of Java. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Nahdlatul Ulama initiates organizational consolidation and regulation socialization

PBNU is socializing new organizational regulations to over 500 regional leaders while denying allegations of corruption and political misconduct related to the 35th Muktamar.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nahdlatul-ulama-begins-socialization-of-new-organizational-bylaws

### 2026-10-04: Nahdlatul Ulama announces 2026–2031 leadership structure

Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) has announced its 2026–2031 leadership, appointing Prof. Mohammad Nuh as Katib Aam and Gus Ipang Wahid to lead digital, technology, and communication efforts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nahdlatul-ulama-announces-20262031-leadership-structure

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