{"id":7864,"date":"2026-11-03T16:47:05","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/akinjide-returns-to-politics-backs-tinubu-alli\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T16:47:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:47:05","slug":"akinjide-returns-to-politics-backs-tinubu-alli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/akinjide-returns-to-politics-backs-tinubu-alli\/","title":{"rendered":"Akinjide returns to politics, backs Tinubu, Alli"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"256\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Akinjide-returns-to-politics-backs-Tinubu-Alli.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Akinjide returns to politics, backs Tinubu, Alli\" decoding=\"async\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2026Former minister mobilises supporters for APC in Oyo, dumps PDP\/APM alliance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Adeola Badru<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Oloye Jumoke Akinjide, has announced her return to active politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement signals Akinjide\u2019s departure from the PDP\/APM alliance and her alignment with the APC ahead of the elections.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her political re-engagement was announced on her behalf by her Special Assistant, Olatundun Leke Gabriel (JP), a former Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement, Gabriel expressed appreciation to Akinjide\u2019s political associates, loyal followers and supporters for their continued loyalty, prayers and solidarity over the years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the former minister had begun a renewed political journey, urging her supporters across Oyo State and beyond to remain united and committed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement read: \u201cOn behalf of my Principal, Oloye Jumoke Akinjide, former Minister of State, FCT, I wish to express our profound gratitude for your unwavering love, loyalty, prayers and continuous support over the years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are pleased to announce that the journey to renewed service has begun.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It added that Akinjide was aligning with Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda and Alli\u2019s political vision ahead of the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs 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,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gabriel said further directives and engagements would be communicated in due course, urging supporters to remain connected and committed.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/11\/akinjide-returns-to-politics-backs-tinubu-alli\/\">Akinjide returns to politics, backs Tinubu, Alli<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2026Former minister mobilises supporters for APC in Oyo, dumps PDP\/APM alliance By Adeola Badru Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Oloye Jumoke Akinjide, has announced her&hellip; 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