Her position is currently disputed as her assumption as acting governor remains unrecognized by the Bangsamoro and national governments, the latter of which recognizes her only as the officer in charge of the province.

[2][3][4] Sangki-Mangudadatu first entered politics in 2013 when she won as mayor of Datu Abdullah Sangki in Maguindanao.

[8] However this was uncertain, since the relevant provision presumes that the plebiscite would be held before the May 2022 national elections but the division vote was postponed after that date.

[12] She opposed the appointment as OIC, believing she has the mandate to be acting governor as per the province's charter law.

[14] Sangki-Mangudadatu is married to Suharto Mangudadatu and they have three children, including Pax Ali.