Jum Jainudin Akbar
Governor of Basilan
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Jum Jainudin Akbar (September 3, 1963 – November 11, 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]
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Keemhar Jay Sakkalahul (2013–2016)
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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 | |
| Vice Governor | Al-Rasheed Ahmad Sakkalahul (2007–2013) Keemhar Jay Sakkalahul (2013–2016) |
| Preceded by | Wahab Akbar |
| Succeeded by | Hadjiman Hataman Salliman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1963 |
| Died | November 11, 2016 (aged 53) Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest |
| Resting place | Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines |
| Party | Liberal (2007–2009; 2010–2016) |
Other political affiliations | Lakas (2009–2010) |
| Spouse | Wahab Akbar |
Political career
Akbar 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
She died in office on 11 November 2016.[5] She is survived by her son, Al-Qauid.[citation needed]
