The Councillor representing Ward C1, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Oluwakemi Rufai, has died barely two weeks after being sworn in.
Rufai reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was the only female councillor in the legislative council.
Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LGA, Sesan Olowa, and Chairman of Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Rasaki Kasali, confirmed the death in separate statements, describing it 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 deep sadness over her passing.
Oladejo described Rufai as a “rising star within the APC” who embodied “commitment, grassroots service, and gender inclusion,” adding that her short time in office reflected her dedication to community development and loyalty to the party’s ideals.
He extended condolences to Rufai’s family, the Ibeju-Lekki community, and her constituents, noting that “her legacy of service, courage, and vision will not be forgotten.”
