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The Digest:

Tragedy has struck Lagos State’s local governance system as four newly elected female council officials have died within two months of their inauguration. The officials, all members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, served on different councils across the state, with the most recent passing occurring just 56 days after they assumed office.

Key Points:
  • Four female APC council officials have died since their July inauguration.
  • The deceased include Basirat Mayabikan (Shomolu) and Oluremi Ajose (Badagry West).
  • Others are Zainab Shotayo (Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye) and Oluwakemi Rufai (Ibeju-Lekki).
  • Two officials died after brief illnesses, while the causes for others remain undisclosed.
  • Oluwakemi Rufai passed away just 17 days after being sworn in.
  • The Lagos APC spokesperson urged against insinuations of foul play.
  • All represented different councils, ruling out localized internal crises.
The successive losses cast a shadow over local governance in Lagos, raising sobering questions about the pressures and vulnerabilities facing public officials even as communities mourn their service.

Sources: The Cable, Lagos APC