The Councillor representing Ward C1 of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Oluwakemi Rufai, has been confirmed dead, barely two weeks after being sworn in as a lawmaker for the council.
Rufai, who was sworn in as the councillor the only female councillor, was said to have passed on after a brief illness in the council.
The demise of the female lawmaker was confirmed by the chairmen of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Sesan Olowa, and his Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Rasaki Kasali, to newsmen on Wednesday.
In separate statements, both council chairmen expressed shock over the new female councillor’s death, describing it as a rude shock to them.
The chairmen disclosed that the Rabiu was pronounced dead by medical experts yesterday, a development that has affected both councils considering the female lawmaker’s contribution to the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, and grassroots development in the state.
Olowa said: “With a heavy heart, but with complete submission to the will of Allah, who gives and takes life, we mourn the passing of Alhaja Oluwakemi Rufai.
“May Allah accept her return, forgive her shortcomings, and grant her Al-Jannatul Firdaus. Our heartfelt condolences go to her immediate family and loved ones. May Almighty Allah protect us from further untimely deaths, Amin”.
Kasali added: “Alhaja Oluwakemi Rufai, the Councillor representing Ward C1 of Ibeju-Lekki LGA, was a kind woman, who served her people and her party to the best of her ability. Her loss is a painful one, not only to her family and the people of Ward C1, but also to all of us in Ibeju Lekki and Lekki LCDA.
“On behalf of the good people of Lekki LCDA, I extend my heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. We pray that Almighty Allah grant her Al-Jannah Firdaus and give her loved ones the strength to bear this great loss”.
