By Adesina Soyooye
Jumoke Akinjide, a former Minister for State, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has resigned her membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Her resignation came after 24 years of membership.
Her father, the late Richard Akinjide, SAN, was Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice under the late President Shagari Administration.
Akinjide made her resignation public in a letter dated Monday, March 30, 2026. It takes immediate effect, she stated.
Akinjide who joined the PDP in 2001, disclosed that her decision to resign followed a long period of personal reflection.
She wrote: “I hereby formally give you notice of my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effective immediately.
“This decision was not taken lightly, given the fact that I have been a member of the party since 2001.
“I came to this difficult decision after a long period of personal reflection.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a member of the party and the experiences and relationships built during my time as a member of the party.
“I appreciate the platform provided for political office and engagement, and I wish the party success in the future. Thank you.”
Jumoke was the FCT Minister of State under the Government of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
She is yet to say if she is quitting politics, or defecting to another political party.
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