Former Lagos Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope‑Adefulire Loses Only Son Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire
Princess Adejoke Orelope‑Adefulire, former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, is grieving the loss of her only son, Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire. The medical doctor, based in the United Kingdom, reportedly died early Wednesday after undergoing a surgical procedure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A family source confirmed that Adefulire is survived by his wife and children, and the news has left family, friends, and associates across Lagos deeply shaken. In a statement, well-wishers expressed sorrow over the tragedy, noting the profound pain of losing a child. Princess Adejoke Orelope‑Adefulire is a prominent figure in Nigerian politics. She served as Deputy Governor of Lagos State from 2011 to 2015 under former Governor Babatunde Fashola and currently serves as Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a role she initially held under former President Muhammadu Buhari and was reappointed in 2023. A respected administrator and social worker, she previously served as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation from 2003 to 2011. She is also the APC Political Apex Leader for Alimosho Federal Constituency and a member of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the apex decision‑making body of Lagos APC. The family has yet to release further details regarding funeral arrangements.