Another Lagos Female Politician Hon. Mayabikan Kemi Basirat Ð!es

The Lagos political space has once again been thrown into mourning as Hon. Mayabikan Kemi Basirat, Councillor representing Ward F in Somolu Local Government, has died.

Her death, announced on Sunday by the Somolu 10th Legislative Council, comes barely weeks after the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost two other female councillors including Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose, Vice Chairman of Badagry West LCDA

In a statement signed by the Leader of the Somolu 10th Legislative Council, Rt. Hon. Oyeyiola Tunde James, the late Basirat was described as “a courageous lawmaker, a voice of the people, and a shining example of selfless service.”

“Her passion for grassroots development, her unwavering courage in leadership, and her compassion for the people she represented will forever be remembered,” the Council noted.

The sudden deaths of three female politicians within a short span have sparked grief across the Lagos APC family, raising concerns among supporters about the party’s repeated losses of women leaders at the grassroots.

Princess Ajose, daughter of the Alapa of Apa Egun-Awori Kingdom, died in September just two months after assuming office as Vice Chairman of Badagry West LCDA.

Her death followed that of another female councillor earlier in the year, deepening the sense of loss among party faithful.

Just 57 days ago, on the 27th July, 2025 they were elected. See their names below :

1 . Oluwakemi Rufai, Councillor, Ward C, Ibeju-Lekki — died 13th August 2025 (17 days after inauguration).

The councillor, who was the only woman in the legislative council, reportedly passed away, following a brief illness.

2. Zainab Shotayo, Councillor, Ward C (Chief Whip), Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA — died 18th August 2025 (22 days after inauguration).

She was the only female elected councillor in Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA. She passed away after a brief illness.

3. Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose, Vice Chairman, Badagry West LCDA — died 20th September 2025 (55 days after inauguration
Basirat Oluwakemi Mayabikan, Councillor, Ward F, Shomolu — died 21st September 2025 (56 days after inauguration).