"Dream - Gus Miftah is once again the topic of conversation due to his video of giving away money to the residents of Pamekasan, Madura, which went viral on social media. The money-giving video of the man whose real name is Miftah Maulana Habiburokhman also received a response from political communication expert, Henri Subiakto."

In response to the viral video, Gus Miftah immediately clarified. He denied engaging in money politics in the video. Gus Miftah explained that he was visiting one of the wealthy entrepreneurs in Pamekasan at that time.

"Haji Her (the one in front) is a wealthy entrepreneur from Pamekasan who gives alms every day at the market, in the fields, at the pesantren, and elsewhere. Yesterday I visited him," said Gus Miftah, as reported by Jatim Times, Friday, December 29, 2023. He mentioned that at that time Haji Her was indeed distributing alms. Gus Miftah also admitted that he was asked to help distribute the alms.

"He said, 'He asked me to join in distributing his charity.' Gus Miftah denied engaging in money politics. He emphasized that the activity of distributing money has nothing to do with politics and is merely about sharing someone else's charity."

"No, he (Haji Her) gives charity every day," he said. Meanwhile, the Pamekasan Regency Bawaslu in East Java will summon Gus Miftah regarding the viral video of distributing money. The Chairperson of Pamekasan Bawaslu, Sukma Umbara Tirta Firdaus, stated that they have scheduled a summons for Gus Miftah."

“Will we follow up, the giver (allegedly Gus Miftah) can be summoned to provide information regarding that activity,” said Sukma. When asked about the form of violation from the action, he was reluctant to explain in detail and promised to take concrete steps soon.