APC Debunks Political Link to Lagos Councillors’ Deaths

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked insinuations linking the recent deaths of two female councillors in the state to politics, insisting such claims are baseless and insensitive.

The late councillors, Oluwakemi Rufai of Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area and Zainab Shotayo, the only female councillor in Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Ilupeju, both passed away within the same week, barely a month after assuming office.

Reacting, the APC spokesperson in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, dismissed the rumours and cautioned against spreading misinformation.

Oladejo said, “It was read in the news that they were indisposed. It has nothing to do with any kind of politics. This is a surprise. Wherever that is coming from demeans humanity if it is being looked at properly.

“It is in the place of man to taste death but once, and that can come at any time. There is no sector or vocation where we don’t witness death at any time.”

He further noted that the APC has consistently promoted women’s participation in politics across the state.

He said, “Our women folks are everywhere holding certain positions across the board in our government. There is a deliberate policy that a sizable number of seats should be allotted to women at all levels. How can anybody now insinuate that such a party will be against women?

“Our government encourages women to come on board; we are gender-friendly and sensitive. It is unfortunate if anybody is thinking in that line. It is really sad. If this is coming from certain quarters, it is inhumane.”