Adetunji Resigns From Alabama Television Commission
Tijuanna Adetunji has stepped down, marking a complete turnover of the state board in one year.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in People
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Tijuanna Adetunji submitted her resignation from the Alabama Educational Television Commission on October 8. Her departure completes a total replacement of the seven-member board over the past twelve months.
Why it matters
The board has been the center of intense debate regarding the state's relationship with PBS programming. This total leadership overhaul reflects ongoing friction between public officials and the oversight of public broadcasting.
A recent survey showed 54% of viewers support continuing PBS affiliation, while 62% prefer that public officials refrain from making programming decisions.
The players
Tijuanna Adetunji
She is a departing member of the Alabama Educational Television Commission who represented the state's 2nd Congressional District.
Kay Ivey
She serves as the Governor of Alabama and holds the authority to appoint and remove members of the state's television commission.
Logan Glass
He is currently the only member of the commission who has not been dismissed or resigned during the recent transition period.
The details
Tijuanna Adetunji recently voted against conducting a survey regarding PBS attitudes before resigning her position. Gov. Kay Ivey, who previously removed five other commission members in October 2026, is now responsible for appointing a replacement.
Timeline
October 2025: Commissioners first proposed disaffiliating from PBS.
November 2025: The commission voted to keep PBS programming.
September 2026: The foundation authority approved a public attitude survey.
October 8, 2026: Tijuanna Adetunji submitted her formal resignation letter.
October 16, 2026: The office of the Governor confirmed the resignation.
Market Landscape
This mass leadership turnover underscores a broader shift in the oversight of public media institutions across the country. It highlights a recurring tension as state governments increasingly assert influence over the governance of public broadcasting networks.
The transition could signal future changes to local public television programming and operational policy. Viewers may see an impact on station content strategies as a entirely new board takes control of the commission.
The takeaway
The complete replacement of the board highlights the volatility inherent in state-appointed public media governance. Residents should monitor upcoming board meetings to see how the new appointees approach the station's long-standing PBS affiliation.
What happens next
Governor Kay Ivey will appoint a replacement to fill the current vacancy, with an official announcement from Alabama Public Television expected following the selection.
Further reading
For more on the state's leadership changes, visit the Alabama People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Current.
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