Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending over two decades of membership.
Akinjide announced her exit in a resignation letter addressed to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman in Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State on Monday, describing the decision as difficult but necessary after deep personal reflection.
“I have been a member of this party since 2001, and this decision was not taken lightly,” she stated. “I hereby formally resign my membership of the PDP with immediate effect.”
She expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunities it provided, noting that her time in the PDP allowed her to build valuable relationships and serve in various capacities.
She also wished the party success in its future endeavours.
Her resignation was confirmed by a close associate, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, a former chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area, who affirmed that the development was genuine.
Akinjide served as Minister of State for the FCT between 2011 and 2015 under former President Goodluck Jonathan.
She also briefly held the position of Supervising Minister for Police Affairs in 2014.
Before her ministerial appointment, she served in key roles at the Presidency, including Special Assistant on FCT Matters and later on G77 Matters and Nigerians in the Diaspora between 2001 and 2003.
