A former Lagos State deputy governor, Orelope-Adefulire, has lost her only son.
Glamtush reports that tragedy has struck the family of former Lagos State Deputy Governor Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, following the death of her only son, Dr. Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire, who passed away on Tuesday after undergoing surgery in Dubai.
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, the APC Lagos spokesperson Seye Oladejo described the incident as “the kind of tragedy most dreadful for parents,” noting that the news shook the entire party structure.
“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 September 2023 after previously holding it under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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.
