Profil Arifatul Choiri Fauzi, kandidat srikandi kabinet Prabowo

Arifatul Choiri Fauzi is a prominent figure who has been linked to the upcoming cabinet of Indonesia’s President-elect, Prabowo Subianto. Known for her strong affiliation with Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia’s largest Islamic organization, she serves as the Secretary General of the Central Board of Muslimat Nahdlatul Ulama (PP Muslimat NU), an influential women’s wing within NU.

In addition to her involvement with NU, Arifatul is also an active member of the Information and Communication Commission (Infokom) at the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), further cementing her presence in the Indonesian religious and political landscape.

Her political experience extends to her role as Deputy Chairperson of the National Campaign Team (TKN) for the Prabowo-Gibran presidential ticket in the 2024 elections, where she played a key part in the campaign.

On October 14, 2024, Arifatul Choiri Fauzi was among the 49 influential figures invited by President-elect Prabowo Subianto to his residence in South Jakarta. The event included politicians, academics, and former ministers from President Joko Widodo’s administration, all of whom were considered potential candidates for strategic positions in Prabowo’s 2024-2029 cabinet.

Though Arifatul has not disclosed the specific ministerial position she may be offered, she is considered one of the leading female figures (or “Srikandi”) likely to play a significant role in the next cabinet, reflecting her prominent status in both Islamic and political circles in Indonesia.

Arifatul Choiri Fauzi has emerged as one of the prominent female figures, or “srikandi,” considered for a position in the cabinet of President-elect Prabowo Subianto for the 2024-2029 period. This follows her participation in a meeting at Prabowo’s residence on October 14, 2024, where 49 influential figures were invited, including politicians, academics, and former ministers from President Joko Widodo’s administration. These figures are expected to be appointed to key positions in the upcoming cabinet.

Arifatul is closely associated with the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia’s largest Islamic organization. She currently serves as the Secretary General of the Central Board of Muslimat Nahdlatul Ulama (PP Muslimat NU), which is the women’s division of NU. Her involvement with NU and other Islamic organizations has shaped her political career.

In addition to her role in NU, Arifatul is an active member of the Information and Communication Commission (Infokom) of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). She has also been a key player in the political arena, having served as Deputy Chairperson of the National Campaign Team (TKN) for the Prabowo-Gibran presidential ticket in the 2024 elections.

After the meeting with Prabowo, Arifatul declined to disclose the specific cabinet position she might hold, preferring to let the President-elect make the announcement to the public. Despite this, she remains a significant candidate for a strategic ministerial role in the new cabinet.