The resident: why Mina Okafor left the show?

It’s always a sad moment when a much-loved character leaves a TV show. Unfortunately, the April 20th episode of The Resident ended in sadness for Mina Okafor's fans as it was the last episode of one of The Resident's original characters in the show.
After featuring in 4 seasons of The Resident, Shaunette Renee Wilson announced her departure from the series as she thinks it is the right time for her to leave.
Why is Mina leaving The Resident?
After Mina and AJ have spent much of season 4 planning their trip to Nigeria, episode 10 sees the day of their departure finally arrive.
The episode, titled Into the Unknown, throws their carefully-made plans up into the air, however, as a visit to AJ’s mother reveals that she has lung cancer.
Knowing that his mother only has a few years to live, AJ decides to stay back and take care of his sick mother. Mina understands AJ's predicament but she is totally committed to the idea of moving away.
She has tried to avoid sentimentality throughout the ordeal but the final moments of the episode get the better of her and Mina shares some tender moments with her friends and colleagues before finally leaving Chastain.
Mina Okafor is leaving The Resident to move to Nigeria after she was threatened with deportation by Dr Cain.
However, in reality, Shaunette who plays the role of Mina shared that the reason behind her departure is that she feels her time in the show is done and she does not wish to continue further. Taking to Instagram, Shaunette announced her permanent departure from the show and wrote, "After deeply thoughtful reflection, I approached the producers some time ago asking to leave the show and they agreed - and gave my character a wonderful sendoff. I am appreciative of them for allowing me to embody as beautiful of a soul as Dr Mina Okafor. I would also like to thank the studio, network, cast, crew and, most of all, the wonderfully dedicated fans of The Resident for their support over the last four seasons.”
Fans of the actor and the show were sad by the announcement but shared that they understand where she comes from and are in support of her decision. Fans also said that they will miss her in the show and wished her the best of luck for her future endeavours.
In response, The Resident’s producers said in a statement of their own via TV Line: “Losing the extraordinary Shaunette is heartbreaking for us, but we are honoring her request to leave with gratitude and respect for her contribution to the show,”
The producers of the show also added that fans should not be sad as they have a lot in store for AJ who will be dealing with Mina's exit and the worry of losing his mother in the coming episodes.They have left Mina's storyline open and if Shaunette ever decides to return to the show, their doors are always open.

[@CelebSpacechannel]

Are you sad to see Mina leave the show?

[@iceleb452]

Yep, I am

[@jaylenepeters3801]

YESSS

[@nwekegoldflorence4527]

Yes, please she should come back to AJ. Men they look good together.

[@catherinemarshall9275]

I don't want to watch the other seasons cause Mina is gone the show is not the same anymore

[@ewjayester]

She needs to return to the show, truly miss her contributions...

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I hate that she had to leave the show or wanted to leave the show. I loved her with AJ.

[@punkkin2191]

No way I'm okay with her leaving!!! I ❤ so much.

[@natashalucas5082]

Nooooooooo come home Mina!!!!😭

[@sharonhampton1168]

yes I am sad to see Nina leave the show residence I love that show I hope Malcolm don't leave

[@feliciajacksondollfacecuti5862]

Very sad she's leaving 😢

[@eddiegoodwin519]

Yes

[@iceleb452]

This is sad

[@jaylenepeters3801]

the show is pointless now. rather not watch seasons 5 and 6. any other dope shows?

[@ekanemmiriam4502]

Mina should please come back. I miss seeing her together with AJ 😭😭😭

[@jaylenepeters3801]

@@ekanemmiriam4502 Me too. Their relationship gave me a little hope

[@karabomohlala7257]

This deep reflection is clearly not it hayi suka