NOBARTV NEWS Breaking News – Renowned preacher, Miftah Maulana Habiburrahman, better known as Gus Miftah, finally announced his resignation from the position of Special Presidential Envoy for Interfaith Harmony and Development of Religious Facilities. This resignation was conveyed on Friday (6/12/2024) at the Ora Aji Islamic Boarding School that he manages, located in Sleman, DI Yogyakarta.
In his statement, Gus Miftah explained that this decision was taken after deep thought. He emphasized that his resignation was not due to pressure from any party, but rather as a form of personal responsibility towards President Prabowo Subianto and the Indonesian people. "I am resigning not because of coercion or pressure from anyone. This is a decision I took with full awareness and responsibility.,” he said with full sincerity.
Controversy Surrounding Decision to Resign
The decision to step down is closely related to the polemic that has accompanied him in recent times. Miftah Maulana Habiburrahman became the public spotlight after a video showing him making fun of an iced tea seller named Sunhaji went viral. In the incident, Miftah, who was in a religious study forum in Magelang City, accidentally threw out harsh words to Sunhaji, which made netizens and many parties furious.
As a result of the incident, criticism came from various directions. Not only from ordinary people, criticism also came from within the party that houses Miftah, namely the Gerindra Party, which is led by President Prabowo Subianto. An online petition asking President Prabowo to remove Gus Miftah from his position immediately appeared on the Change.org platform. This petition managed to collect more than 250 thousand signatures in a short time, which shows the high level of protest against Miftah's actions.
Apologies and Reactions from Various Parties
Miftah, who received a lot of criticism, immediately issued a public apology through a video he uploaded on social media. He also visited Sunhaji to apologize in person. In fact, the two parties visited each other to strengthen ties and resolve the problem personally. Despite his apology, pressure for Miftah to resign from his position continued, and finally, he chose to resign from his position.
President Prabowo Subianto's spokesperson, Ujang Komaruddin, said that the President continues to accept input from the public and various parties regarding this incident.All aspirations from the community will be considered by the President. We accept input from various parties.,” he said in a statement.
In his press conference, Gus Miftah also expressed his deep gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto for the opportunity given to him to serve as Special Envoy.I express my deepest gratitude to the President for the trust that has been given. As a child who comes from a very different background, I feel very grateful to be given the opportunity to contribute," he said with emotion.
Miftah said that even though he was stepping down from this position, he remained committed to continuing to contribute to the nation and state.I may step down from this position, but I will continue to strive to be part of the solution for Indonesia. This country must continue to move forward, and I am committed to continuing to contribute in my own way., "he said.
Miftah Reminds of the Meaning of Position
In his statement, Gus Miftah also emphasized that a position is a temporary mandate that should not make someone complacent.As a preacher, I remind myself that a position is just a means to do good. My main duty is to contribute to the progress of the nation, and that is not limited to just one position., "He said.
Gus Miftah, who is known as a preacher who comes from a marginalized world and now leads the Ora Aji Islamic Boarding School, emphasized that devotion to the state and society must be done without expecting a position or award.Whatever the situation, I will continue to learn and try to give my best for the nation and country," he said with determination.
Gus Miftah's decision to step down from his position as Special Presidential Envoy is a step that reflects his integrity and responsibility to the community. Although this decision was taken after a controversial incident, Gus Miftah remains committed to continuing his contribution to the nation. With a deep sense of responsibility to the country, he ensured that even though he was stepping down from the position, he would continue to fight for a better Indonesia.
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