The Lagos political community has been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden death of Dr. Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire, the only son of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.
Dr. Adefulire, a UK-based medical doctor, reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday after undergoing an undisclosed surgical procedure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The circumstances surrounding the surgery remain unclear, but family sources confirmed that his death was unexpected and devastating. He is survived by his wife and children.
The news has sent shockwaves across Lagos, particularly within the All Progressives Congress (APC), where Orelope-Adefulire remains a prominent figure and respected political leader. Party members, associates, and supporters have continued to express disbelief at the tragic loss.
In a condolence message issued on Thursday, Vanguard reports that the APC Lagos spokesperson Seye Oladejo described the incident as “the kind of tragedy most dreadful for parents,” noting that the entire party structure was shaken by the news.
“It’s sadly true. APC is devastated,” Oladejo said, adding that “Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire is an exceptionally good person. The entire party has been thrown into mourning over this humongous tragedy. May his precious soul rest in peace.”
Princess Orelope-Adefulire, affectionately known as the “Mama Alimosho” within political circles, served as Lagos State Deputy Governor from 2011 to 2015 under former Governor Babatunde Fashola.
She currently serves as the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a role she has held across two administrations after being reappointed in 2023.
A seasoned administrator and social worker, Orelope-Adefulire has built a distinguished career spanning over two decades, serving as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation between 2003 and 2011. She remains an influential grassroots politician and the Political Apex Leader of the APC in Alimosho. She also sits on the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body in the state’s ruling party.
Her son’s sudden death has now cast a heavy cloud over Alimosho and the wider Lagos political landscape, where she commands significant respect and loyalty.
As of press time, the family had not released details regarding burial arrangements, and close associates say they are still processing the painful shock.
