The premier of Nunavut announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election when his term as a member of the territorial assembly expires this fall.
P.J. Akeeagok said in a statement that he’s leaving politics to spend more time with his family and not for another political position.
Akeeagok has served as premier since November 2021, when he was elected for the first time to the territorial assembly.
He had previously been president of one of three regional Inuit associations in Nunavut.
Akeeagok said his decision to leave politics comes after deep reflection and heartfelt conversations with his family.
He said among the accomplishments that stand out for him is a devolution agreement that returned control of lands and natural resources to Nunavut….