{"id":174099,"date":"2025-08-13T22:49:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T21:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/lagos-councillor-dies-two-weeks-after-swearing-in"},"modified":"2025-08-13T23:54:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T22:54:08","slug":"lagos-councillor-dies-two-weeks-after-swearing-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/lagos-councillor-dies-two-weeks-after-swearing-in","title":{"rendered":"Lagos councillor dies two weeks after swearing-in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Barely a fortnight after taking office as Councillor for Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Oluwakemi Rufai is dead<\/p>\n<p>Rufai, the only female member of the council\u2019s legislative arm, died in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, following a brief illness.<\/p>\n<p>Confirming the development in separate statements, Ibeju-Lekki LGA Chairman, Sesan Olowa, and Lekki Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Chairman, Rasaki Kasali, described her death as a devastating loss to both the council and the community she served.<\/p>\n<p>The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, also mourned Rufai\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n<p>Party spokesman, Seye Oladejo, paid tribute to her as a \u201crising star within the APC\u201d whose leadership reflected \u201ccommitment, grassroots service, and gender inclusion\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Oladejo noted that, despite her short time in office, Rufai made a lasting impression through her dedication to community development and loyalty to the party\u2019s principles.<\/p>\n<p>He extended condolences to her family, constituents, and the Ibeju-Lekki community, adding: \u201cHer legacy of service, courage, and vision will not be forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Barely a fortnight after taking office as Councillor for Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Oluwakemi Rufai is dead Rufai, the only female member of the council\u2019s legislative arm, died in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, following a brief illness. 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