Less than two weeks after taking office as Councillor representing Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Oluwakemi Rufai has passed away
Rufai, the only female councillor in the legislative council, reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, following a brief illness.
Ibeju-Lekki LGA Chairman Sesan Olowa and Lekki LCDA Chairman Rasaki Kasali confirmed her death in separate statements, describing it as a devastating loss to the council and the community.
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), through its spokesman Seye Oladejo, expressed deep sorrow over her passing.
Oladejo described Rufai as a “rising star within the APC” who embodied “commitment, grassroots service, and gender inclusion,” noting that even in her short time in office, she demonstrated unwavering dedication to community development and loyalty to the party’s ideals.
He extended condolences to her family, constituents, and the Ibeju-Lekki community, adding that “her legacy of service, courage, and vision will not be forgotten.”
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