Discussions surrounding the election process for the Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama’s (PBNU) Executive Board are intensifying as the 35th Muktamar (congress) approaches. The current debate centers on the Ahlul Halli wal Aqdi (AHWA), a body responsible for selecting the Chairman. The current PBNU Chairman is advocating for an expansion of the AHWA from its current composition to include seventeen influential clerics. This proposed expansion aims to broaden representation and potentially influence the outcome of the upcoming leadership election. The move is generating discussion within the organization regarding the balance of power and the selection process. The 35th Muktamar will be a crucial event for the future direction of the nation’s largest Islamic organization.