Jum Jainudin Akbar (3 September 1963 – 11 November 2016) was a Filipina politician who served two terms as provincial governor of Basilan.[1] She was the widow of assassinated Congressman Wahab Akbar. Akbar, along with other Mindanao governors, had a hand in supporting the Bangsamoro Basic Law.[2]
Jum Jainudin Akbar | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Basilan's at-large congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – November 11, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Hadjiman Hataman Salliman |
| Succeeded by | Mujiv Hataman |
| Governor of Basilan | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Wahab Akbar |
| Succeeded by | Hadjiman Hataman Salliman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1963 Isabela, Basilan, Philippines |
| Died | November 11, 2016 (aged 53) Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Cardiac Arrest |
| Resting place | Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines |
| Political party | Liberal (2010-2016) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas-CMD (until 2010) |
| Spouse | Wahab Akbar |
| Residence(s) | Basilan, Philippines |
Political career
editAkbar was the first female governor of the Province of Basilan, and was elected during the May 2007 elections. She pledged a campaign promise of providing free rubber trees, fertilizers and polybags to farmers of the region.[3]
In her first term as governor, an IED went off near her home. The explosion was thought by authorities to be linked to politics.[4]
Akbar handled the evacuation and retrieval operations at Al Barka after the July 2007 massacre of Philippine Army troops in a rebel ambush during her tenure.[3]
Death
editShe died in office on 11 November 2016.[5] She is survived by her son, Al-Qauid.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ COMELEC Election Results. "COMELEC Election Results". Archived from the original on 17 May 2011. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
- ^ "Mindanao guvs back BBL in 36th and final hearing - Politiko". Politiko. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ a b Gov. Jum Akbar: Official Website of the League of Provinces of the Philippines. "League of Provinces of the Philippines Website". Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ "IED goes off near Basilan governor's home". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ Reyes, Jewel (11 November 2016). "Basilan congresswoman passes away". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
