His first wife, the first female representative from Basilan, Jum Jainuddin Akbar, followed nine years later in 2016 when she succumbed to a heart ailment. Akbar, who became governor in 1998, was the most feared political figure in Basilan due to his iron-fist policy, especially against the Abu Sayyaf Group. The initial results of the elections, however, gave birth to a new political landscape in Basilan, putting an end to the Akbars’ leadership of over two decades. On Wednesday, Mujiv was way ahead in the official canvass with 116,683 votes against Omar Akbar, nephew of Wahab Akbar, who got 27,817 votes. I always believe that the political leadership should not only come from one family.”There are also Hatamans fielded in various local positions.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 17, 2019 21:00 UTC