One Oluwakemi Rufai has died two weeks after she was sworn in as councilor in Ibeji Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State.
Recall that council elections were recently held across the state.
Subsequently the 57 persons that emerged chairmen, deputies and all councilors took oath of office about two weeks ago.
One of them, Oluwakemi who represented Ward C1 in Ibeji Lekki Local Government and won election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress died early today, Wednesday, 13 August, 2025.
The deceased was the only female Councillor in the local government legislative arm.
In a statement on her demise, the publicity secretary of APC in the state, Mogaji Oluseye Oladejo wrote: “Her demise comes as a painful shock to the party, the people of Ibeju-Lekki, and indeed all of Lagos State.
“Hon. Rufai, the only female councillor recently sworn into the Ibeju-Lekki Legislative Council, was a rising star within the APC. She embodied the values of commitment, grassroots service, and gender inclusion. Her dedication to community development and her unwavering loyalty to the ideals of the APC were evident even in her brief time in office.
“We are heartbroken by this loss, and we extend our deepest condolences to her immediate family, the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, her constituents in Ward C1, and all who had the privilege of working with her. Her legacy of service, courage, and vision will not be forgotten.
“The Lagos APC stands in solidarity with the community she served and remains committed to upholding the values she so strongly believed in.”
