Gus Ipul Says Proposal for August Congress Aligns with Rais Aam Policies

What was voiced by the forum of NU Regional Board Chairmen across Indonesia is in principle in line with the results of the plenary meeting and the policies of the Rais Aam. Therefore, we welcome the request from the Regional Board Chairmen,” he stated in a written release on Wednesday (29/4/2026). Previously, on Monday (27/4), the NU Regional Board Chairmen from across Indonesia gathered in Jakarta. They called for the NU Muktamar to be held at the end of July or at the latest early August 2026, in accordance with the decision of the PBNU plenary meeting on 29 January 2026. Gus Ipul, who is also the Chairman of the Muktamar Committee, explained that PBNU is currently refining various preparations leading up to the Muktamar. The small committee that has been formed is ensuring that all stages proceed according to the organisation’s mechanisms. “The small committee is working hard towards the August Muktamar. Alhamdulillah, the composition of the committee for the Munas Konbes, as well as the Muktamar, has been finalised,” he clarified. He added that PBNU has also formed a panel team to handle issues related to management decrees (SK). The team is chaired by Prof. Mohammad Nuh with Amin Said Husni as secretary. “For matters concerning management decrees, there is currently a panel team chaired by Prof. Mohammad Nuh and secretary Amin Said Husni. This team is working in accordance with the organisation’s mandate to resolve matters related to management decrees,” he added. Gus Ipul also emphasised that the entire Muktamar preparation process will be conducted in an orderly, transparent manner and in accordance with organisational provisions. PBNU wants to ensure that Nahdlatul Ulama’s highest deliberative forum runs smoothly. “We want all processes to run orderly, in accordance with the organisation’s mechanisms, and to bring benefits to the jam’iyah. The Muktamar is NU’s major forum, so its preparations must be carried out seriously,” he concluded.