Rufai, who represented Ward C1, reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, following a brief illness.
Oluwakemi Rufai, the only female councillor in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Lagos State, has died barely two weeks after taking the oath of office.
Rufai, who represented Ward C1, reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, following a brief illness.
Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LGA, Sesan Olowa, and Chairman of Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Rasaki Kasali, confirmed her death in separate statements, describing it as a rude shock to the council and community.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) mourned her passing, with its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, calling Rufai a “rising star within the APC” who embodied “commitment, grassroots service, and gender inclusion.”
Oladejo said her short time in office reflected dedication to community development and loyalty to the party, adding: “Her legacy of service, courage, and vision will not be forgotten.”