Barely two weeks after assuming office as Councillor for Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Oluwakemi Rufai has died.
Rufai, the only female member of the legislative council, reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, following a brief illness.
Her death was confirmed in separate statements by Ibeju-Lekki LGA Chairman, Sesan Olowa, and Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairman, Rasaki Kasali, who both described the news as a rude shock to the council and the community.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), through its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, expressed profound grief, describing Rufai as a “rising star within the APC” who championed grassroots service, gender inclusion, and community development.
Oladejo noted that despite her short time in office, she demonstrated loyalty to the party’s ideals and a deep commitment to her constituents. He extended condolences to her family, the Ibeju-Lekki community, and her constituents, affirming that her legacy of service, courage, and vision will endure.
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