Gus Kikin Reveals Considerations in Forming PBNU Leadership 2026–2031

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Chairman of the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU), Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, known as Gus Kikin, stated that the formation of the PBNU leadership for the 2026–2031 term took into account regional representation and the generational representation of cadres.

According to Gus Kikin, the composition of the board is created with a spirit of unity for the benefit of the organization and the Nahdlatul Ulama community.

"This board composition has been arranged with efforts to consider all aspects of representation, both in terms of regions and generational representation," Kikin said during the inauguration of the PBNU board at Al-Hamid Islamic Boarding School in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Saturday (24/10/2026).

He acknowledged that there are still limitations in fulfilling all aspects of representation in the board's formation.

He added that these limitations are inevitable due to human constraints in composing a board that encompasses various aspects.

"If there are deficiencies on one or two sides, it is solely because we are all human beings with limitations," Kikin continued.

Previously, the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) for the 2026–2031 term was officially inaugurated at Al-Hamid Islamic Boarding School in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Saturday (24/10/2026).

A number of PBNU officials were present wearing white attire. Male officials combined their outfits with sarongs, while the female officials also wore white clothing.

Before the inauguration, PBNU Chairman KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, or Gus Kikin, read the decree regarding the validation of the composition and personnel of the PBNU leadership for the term 2026–2031.

"Decree of the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama on the Validation of the Composition and Personnel of the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama for the 2026–2031 Term," Gus Kikin said while reading the decree.

He then explained that the names listed in the attachment to the decree are confirmed as the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama for the 2026–2031 term.

Gus Kikin also urged the board members to carry out their duties based on the Mukadimah Qanun Asasi, the Statutes, and the Organizational Regulations of Nahdlatul Ulama, as well as the regulations established in board consultations.

Additionally, the officials are obliged to present accountability reports on the execution of their duties during the upcoming 36th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress.

"Third, this decree takes effect from the date it is established. If there are changes and/or errors during its establishment, this decree will be reviewed accordingly," he concluded.