Tragedy hits ex-Lagos Deputy Governor as only Son d!es
The Lagos political community has been thrown into deep m0urning following the sudden d£ath 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 d!ed 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 dæth was unexpected and d£vastating. He is survived by his wife and children.
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.
