Yahya Cholil Staquf
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Kyai Haji Yahya Cholil Staquf (born 16 February 1966), nicknamed Gus Yahya, is an Indonesian politician and Islamic cleric who has served as the chairman of the Executive Council of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) since December 2021.[1] In the election of the 34th NU Conference at Lampung University, Bandar Lampung on 24 December 2021, Gus Yahya beat the incumbent Said Aqil Siradj, with the former gaining 337 votes and the latter 210 votes. He served as spokesperson of Abdurrahman Wahid from 1999 to 2001. On 31 May 2018, he was appointed as member of Presidential Advisory Council replacing Hasyim Muzadi by President Joko Widodo.[2] Yahya is a former member of National Awakening Party (PKB).[3]
Yahya Cholil Staquf | |
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| Chairman of the Executive Council of Nahdlatul Ulama | |
| Assumed office 24 December 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Said Aqil Siradj |
| Katib Aam of Nahdlatul Ulama | |
| In office 22 August 2015 – 24 December 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Malik Madani |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Said Asrori |
| Other roles | |
| 1999–2001 | President spokesperson |
| 2018–2019 | Member of Presidential Advisory Council |
| 2020– | Member of Indo-Pacific Commission |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Yahya Cholil Staquf (1966-02-16) 16 February 1966 (age 58) Rembang, Central Java, Indonesia |
| Political party | National Awakening Party (PKB) (2001–2005) Independent (2005–present) |
| Relations | Mustofa Bisri (uncle) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (brother) |
| Residence | South Jakarta |
| Education | University of Gadjah Mada (unfinished) |
| Occupation | Ulama Politician |
| Known for | Manage the Raudlatut Tholibin Islamic boarding school together with Mustofa Bisri. |
He was previously predicted to fill the post of minister of religious affairs in Onward Indonesia Cabinet. In the end, President Joko Widodo appointed his younger brother, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, as Minister of Religious Affairs.[4] In community activities, Yahya formed "Community of Terong Gosong" on 13 May 2009 and served as chairman of supervisors board.