Deborah Akinyosoye
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the death of Oluwakemi Rufai, councillor representing Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Council.
Rufai, who was the only female councillor recently sworn into the Ibeju-Lekki Legislative Council, reportedly died in the early hours of yesterday, after a brief illness, barely two weeks after taking the oath of office.
In a statement, the party’s spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, described her passing as a painful shock to the party, the people of Ibeju-Lekki, and Lagos State.
“Rufai, the only female councillor recently sworn into the Ibeju-Lekki Legislative Council, was a rising star within the APC. “She embodied the values of commitment, grassroots service, and gender inclusion. Her dedication to community development and her unwavering loyalty to the ideals of the APC were evident even in her brief time in office.
“We are heartbroken by this loss, and we extend our deepest condolences to her immediate family, the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, her constituents in Ward C1, and all who had the privilege of working with her. Her legacy of service, courage, and vision will not be forgotten.
“The Lagos APC stands in solidarity with the community she served and remains committed to upholding the values she so strongly believed in. May her soul rest in perfect peace,” Oladejo said.