Barely a fortnight after taking office as Councillor for Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Oluwakemi Rufai is dead
Rufai, the only female member of the council’s legislative arm, died in the early hours of yesterday, August 13, 2025, following a brief illness.
Confirming the development in separate statements, Ibeju-Lekki LGA Chairman, SesanOlowa, and Lekki Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Chairman, RasakiKasali, described her death as a devastating loss to both the council and the community she served.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, also mourned Rufai’s passing.
Party spokesman, SeyeOladejo, paid tribute to her as a “rising star within the APC” whose leadership reflected “commitment, grassroots service, and gender inclusion”.
Oladejo noted that, despite her short time in office, Rufai made a lasting impression through her dedication to community development and loyalty to the party’s principles.
He extended condolences to her family, constituents, and the Ibeju-Lekki community, adding: “Her legacy of service, courage, and vision will not be forgotten.”
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