Preparations and Calls for Integrity Ahead of the 35th NU Congress
- Preparations for the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Congress are underway as regional leadership, senior clerics, and organizing officials establish governance standards and voter eligibility rules across Indonesia.
- The Regional Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama in Central Java (PWNU Jateng) issued a formal declaration advocating for an honest, clean, open, and civilized 35th NU Congress, as...
- A total of 556 branches and regional bodies hold the right to participate in the 35th NU Congress, according to official statements from Saifullah Yusuf, commonly known as...
Preparations for the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Congress are underway as regional leadership, senior clerics, and organizing officials establish governance standards and voter eligibility rules across Indonesia. According to reports from NU Online, Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI), and ANTARA News, the organizing body and regional stakeholders are focused on ensuring a transparent, ethical process while managing internal organizational dynamics ahead of the major gathering.
PWNU Central Java Issues Declaration on Congress Integrity
The Regional Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama in Central Java (PWNU Jateng) issued a formal declaration advocating for an honest, clean, open, and civilized 35th NU Congress, as reported by NU Online. The declaration emphasizes institutional integrity and adherence to traditional organizational values as branches prepare for the upcoming national proceedings. Alongside the regional declaration, senior clerics, known as Kiai Sepuh, gathered at the PBNU headquarters to deliver seven specific appeals aimed at fostering a dignified congress environment. According to the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI), these appeals encourage participants to maintain decorum and prioritize unity throughout the selection and deliberation processes.
Voter Eligibility and Preparations Outlined by Gus Ipul
A total of 556 branches and regional bodies hold the right to participate in the 35th NU Congress, according to official statements from Saifullah Yusuf, commonly known as Gus Ipul, as cited by detikNews. Organizers are working to finalize administrative readiness for the eligible voting units spread across the country. In addition to managing delegate lists, Gus Ipul urged all participating members to remain vigilant against misinformation and unverified rumors circulating ahead of the event. According to ANTARA News, participants were specifically cautioned not to let hoaks—or hoaxes—influence their perspectives or disrupt proceedings leading up to the congress.
Addressing Candidate Dynamics and Organizational Akhlak
The lead caretaker of the Al-Aqobah Islamic Boarding School in Jombang voiced concern regarding the current dynamics among candidates vying for leadership positions within the organization, as detailed by TIMES Indonesia. The caretaker stressed that campaigning and competition among candidates must not stray from the foundational moral conduct and ethics expected of Nahdliyin members. Organizers and senior figures continue to monitor preparations as the congress date approaches, maintaining an emphasis on structural transparency, verified delegate participation, and adherence to traditional organizational standards.