The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculations suggesting political undertones in the recent deaths of two female councillors, describing such claims as “baseless and insensitive.”

The deceased councillors are Oluwakemi Rufai, who represented Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, and Zainab Shotayo, the only female councillor in Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Ilupeju. Both women died within the same week, less than a month after assuming office, sparking public debate and rumours of political involvement.

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Reacting to the speculations, Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation and politicising the tragic incidents.

He said:

“It was reported that they were indisposed. Their deaths had nothing to do with politics. Wherever such insinuations are coming from demeans humanity if properly considered. Death is inevitable, and it can occur at any time, in any profession or sector.”

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Oladejo further stressed that the APC has consistently championed women’s participation in governance, highlighting deliberate policies to increase female representation across all levels.

“Our women occupy key positions at various levels of government. There is a deliberate policy to allocate a substantial number of seats to women across the board. How then can anyone allege that a party with such policies is against women?” he questioned.

He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to gender inclusiveness in politics, adding that interpreting the councillors’ deaths as politically motivated is both unfair and inhumane.

Lagos APC Dismisses Claims Linking Councillors’ Deaths to Politics

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