Former Minister Defects From PDP, Joins APC

A former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide, has severed ties with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and is set to pitch her tent with the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The former Minister announced her intent to dump the PDP through a letter dated March 30, 2026, and addressed to the Ward Chairman of the party.

Akinjide’s letter reads in full:

Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide

LLB (HONS) (LOND), LLM (HARVARD), B.L., FCI Arb

Monday, 30th March, 2026

The Ward Chairman

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ward 1, Ona Ara Local Government, Ibadan,

Oyo State.

Dear Sir,

LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP)

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.

Yours Faithfully,

Oloye Jumoke Akinjide

When The Eagle Online contacted one of her close associates and a former Local Government Area Chairman in Oyo State, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, he confirmed that Oloye Akinjide would be joining the APC.

Olaosebikan, a former Chairman of Oluyole LGA, said: “She is joining the All Progressives Congress.

“She is very powerful. 

“She is exceptional.

“She is a great leader. 

“She is straight, dynamic, purposeful, compassionate, and generous. 

“She is the most popular minister from Oyo State so far. 

“She is a great organiser and top-notch mobiliser. 

“She is exceptional. 

“She is a big asset.”