APC Women leader and executive director Kemi Nelson death news has surfaced on the internet. She died due to an undisclosed illness at the age of 66.
Kemi Nelson the only female member of Bola Tinubu’s influential Lagos governance advisory council, died on Sunday morning.
According to family sources, she died due to an undisclosed illness in the hospital at the age of 66 years old.
Nigerian Politician Kemi Nelson’s Death Cause
Nigerian Politician Kemi Nelson death cause has been reported as a long-time illness for which she was receiving treatments in different hospitals in Nigeria and abroad.
However, the exact details of what kind of illness she suffered from have not been disclosed in the online media. She died on Sunday, and the story is developing.
According to a Tweet from APC Nigeria, “RIP Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson. Our great party has lost a front-line woman leader, democrat and urbane individual whose progressive politics positively inspired many.”
On the other hand, according to family members, Ms. Nelson was dealing with significant health issues and refused to reveal the specifics of her illness.
The ruling All Progressives Congress has not yet broadcasted an official statement on the death of Kemi Nelson immediately.
President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Ms. Nelson to the NSITF in 2019, a position she held until May 2021. Later she was removed for unknown reasons.
Months before her removal, Mr. Buhari praised her as a devoted party member and her contributions to his administration’s success.
What Happened To Kemi Nelson As Per Her Family And Dear Ones?
As per her family and husband, Adeyemi Nelson, a retired director of the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, Kemi Nelson passed away on Sunday.
Nemi’s Wikipedia states they married in 1987 and have three kids. She is well-known for her low-cut hairstyle and unusual headgear.
Mentioning her personal life, Nelson was born in Lagos on February 9, 1956, and received her secondary education at Anglican Girls Grammar School in Ijebu-Ode.
Kemi received her tertiary education at the University College Hospital Ibadan, where she graduated as a registered nurse and midwife.
She graduated from Lagos State University Ojo with an MBA in Financial Management and a Diploma in Law.
During the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida in the 1980s, Nelson became a member of the now-defunct National Republican Convention (NRC).
In 1992, she ran as a senatorial candidate for the Lagos West Senatorial District but was defeated by Bola Ahmed.