The newly sworn-in Councillor for Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Oluwakemi Rufai, has died.

Rufai, the only female member of the council’s legislative arm, passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness, just two weeks after taking her oath of office.

The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LGA, Sesan Olowa, and the Chairman of Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Rasaki Kasali, who confirmed the incident, described her death as a devastating loss to the council and the community she represented.

In separate statements on Wednesday, they described her passing as a profoud shock to the council and the community she served.

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress also expressed deep sadness over her death through 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.”