Only son of former Lagos Deputy Governor Orelope-Adefulire reportedly dies in Dubai

Dr. Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire, the only son of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has reportedly passed away.

According to report by TheNicheng, the development was confirmed by a family source, who described the incident as a devastating loss to both the family and the wider political community in Lagos.

According to the source, Adefulire died in the early hours of Wednesday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following a surgical procedure.

He was based in the United Kingdom and is survived by his wife and children.

Princess Orelope-Adefulire, a notable figure in Lagos politics, served as Deputy Governor from 2011 to 2015 under former Governor Babatunde Fashola. She currently serves as the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a position she previously held under former President Muhammadu Buhari before being reappointed in September 2023.