Gus Dur stubborn

Gus Dur stubborn

From Jurnal Indonesia

The Cabinet that was announced on Aug. 23, 2000 demonstrates President Abdurrahman Wahid's stubbornness. As many know, he is considered stubborn and overconfident. He no longer listens to his close advisers.

In the past, Gus Dur, as the President is called, often created problems with both kyai (venerated Islamic scholars) and other people. That's why people often call him a person who often does things that other people in general would not do. However, a lot of people still support him, including kyai. It is as if those kyai cannot do anything against Gus Dur.

One person fell victim to Gus Dur's stubbornness when he was chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama's (NU) central board. Of course we still remember Alie Yafie, who resigned during the national congress of the NU in Bandar Lampung, as a result of having a difference of opinion with Gus Dur.

This time, as President, Gus Dur has created many opponents. There have been a lot of victims as a result of Gus Dur's attitude, which never changes. That's Gus Dur. Unfortunately, the fate of 200 million of people is in the hands of this national leader. The performance of Gus Dur's administration has proved that there have been no significant changes. So, where is he taking this nation to?

NUR ALI BASA

Bekasi, West Java