The split was due to the issue of the candidate to be carried in the Pilbub. A number of branch managers (PAC) Ansor, rumored to have met determined to support Muhammad Joni Subagio (MJS) as a branch of Banyuwangi. “19 Banyuwangi PACs attended the meeting (support MJS) it's illegal,” cetus Sekretaris PC GP Ansor Banyuwangi, Mashud.
To respond to the dozens of Ansor PACs that were reported to support MJS, PC GP Ansor Banyuwangi closed ranks. they held a meeting at RM Taman Sari, Rogojampi, yesterday afternoon (3/3). They claim to be attended 19 PAC Ansor.
Mashud criticized the actions and actions that were carried out 19 person acting on behalf of PAC GP Ansor. Because, Ansor as an Autonomous Body (Banom) Nahdatul Ulama (NOT) sudah sepatutnya taat dan patuh terhadap keputusan PCNU Banyuwangi yang telah menentukan sikap melalui jaring aspirasi “Ini (which supports MJS) unconstitutional acts and serious violations,” he said.
PC GP Ansor Advisory Board Banyuwangi, Ustad Muhdor Atim said, the name Ansor is a lucky name and cannot be used carelessly. Especially, if someone uses the name for personal gain. Ansor as the NU Board of Management must obey and comply with PCNU decisions.
"Ansor's policies must be in line with PCNU's policies,He said. Actions that have been carried out by a few people on behalf of PAC Ansor. it's clear, should have been given a warning, warnings and sanctions, “Kalau tidak. it will become a bad habit," he said. (radar)