
Jumoke Akinjide leaves PDP after long membership
Jumoke Akinjide, a former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. She announced her decision in a letter to the party’s Ward 1 Chairman in Ona-Ara Local Government Area. Akinjide described the decision as difficult and expressed gratitude for her time in the party. Her resignation was confirmed by her associate, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan.
Key takeaways
- Jumoke Akinjide has formally resigned from the PDP, ending her long-standing membership.
- She communicated her resignation in a letter addressed to the Ward 1 Chairman of the PDP in Ona-Ara Local Government Area.
- Akinjide cited personal reflection as the reason for her decision and thanked the party for opportunities provided.
- Her resignation was confirmed by Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, a close associate and former local government chairman.
- Akinjide previously served as Minister of State for the FCT and briefly as Supervising Minister for Police Affairs.