Jumoke Akinjide, a former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, has officially announced her return to active politics. Ahead of the 2027 general elections, she has declared her support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli.
Akinjide’s decision was announced in a statement issued on her behalf by her Special Assistant, Gabriel Olatundun, a former Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly.
The statement, made available to journalists on Tuesday, said her return marked the beginning of renewed political engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.
“We are pleased to announce that the journey to renewed service has begun. Jumoke is coming – Renewed Hope 2027,” it read.
The former minister also declared her alignment with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing the President as her leader and father, while expressing support for Alli’s vision for Oyo State.
She urged her supporters across the state and beyond to remain united, prayerful and committed as political activities gather momentum.
“As we align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of our Leader and Father, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and with the vision of our Gubernatorial Candidate, Distinguished Senator Sharafadeen Alli, Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyo State, we urge all supporters across Oyo State and beyond to remain steadfast, united, prayerful and focused,” the statement said.
Akinjide also called on her political followers to attend Alli’s manifesto unveiling at Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall in Ibadan, where the APC candidate is expected to present his development agenda for the state.
She said further details of her political engagements and directives would be communicated in due course.
“Further directives and engagements will be communicated in due course. Please stay connected and remain committed,” the statement added.
What You Should Know
Jumoke Akinjide, a prominent political figure, is re-entering the political arena with a clear stance. By aligning with President Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda and backing Senator Sharafadeen Alli in Oyo State, she is signaling a significant shift in the local political landscape well ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Positive Impact: Her return could lead to a more consolidated political front in Oyo State, potentially streamlining development goals if her supporters and the APC work together.
- Potential Concerns: The early start of political maneuvering for 2027 may distract from current governance priorities as leaders focus on future election cycles.
- Influence: As a former minister, her endorsement carries weight and could influence the direction of grassroots political mobilization in the coming years.
