Dare Babalola
Tragedy struck the All Progressives Congress (APC) family in Lagos on Wednesday as the only female councillor in the state, Oluwakemi Rufai died.
Rufai died in the early hours of Wednesday, following a brief illness.
Before her death, Rufai represented Ward C1 in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state, an office she occupied for just two weeks.
The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LG, Sesan Olowa, and the Chairman of Lekki Local Council Development Area, Rasaki Kasali confirmed the death of Rufai.
In separate statements on Wednesday, they described her passing as a profound shock to the council and the community she served.
Her demise was mourned by the Lagos State chapter of the APC in a statement by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo.
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.”
