Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose, the Vice Chairman of Badagry West Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, died just two months after taking office. The news, confirmed by family sources, reports that she passed away on Saturday and her remains have been placed in a morgue. Her death has shocked both the local political sphere and the traditional community.
Ajose was sworn in on July 27, 2025, alongside LCDA Chairman Hon. Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren and five councilors, with Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu presiding over the inauguration in Lagos. She was the daughter of His Royal Majesty Oba Oyekan Possi Ajose, the Alapa of Apa Egun‑Awori Kingdom, and her loss has deepened the grief within the royal household and the wider community.
The tragedy follows the recent death of another newly elected official, Councillor Oluwakemi Rufai of Ward C1 in Ibeju‑Lekki Local Government Area, who died on August 13—barely two weeks after being sworn in. The back‑to‑back deaths of two freshly elected leaders have raised concerns and sent shockwaves through Lagos State’s political landscape.
While the Lagos State government has not yet issued an official statement, the community anticipates an outpouring of tributes and condolences from local leaders, politicians, and residents. Further details about the circumstances of Princess Ajose’s death and plans for her funeral are expected to be announced as the situation develops.
In the meantime, the people of Badagry West LCDA and the broader Lagos State community mourn the loss of a dedicated public servant who had only just begun her term. Her passing serves as a reminder of the importance of valuing the contributions of local leaders and the impact they have on their communities.
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