Oluwakemi Rufai, the councillor of Ward C1 in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State is dead.
Rufai died in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Politics Nigeria gathered that the councillor died barely two weeks after she was sworn into office.
The only female councillor in the entire Lagos State, Rufai passed away after a brief illness.
Confirming the news of her death, the Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LG, Sesan Olowa, and the Chairman of Lekki Local Council Development Area, Rasaki Kasali released separate statements.
In the statements, both chairmen described her death as a huge shock to the council and her community of service.
In addition, the spokesperson of the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Seye Oladejo expressed the party’s sadness over Rufai’s death.
Describing the late councillor as a rising star within the APC, Oladejo said Rufai embodied commitment, grassroots service, and gender inclusion.
He also noted that within the short period she assumed office, Rufai reflected her dedication to community development and loyalty to the party’s ideals.
He further condoled with the family of the deceased, the Ibeju-Lekki community, and her constituents.
Oladejo said the legacy of service, vision and courage left behind by Rufai will not be forgotten.