Epe Division Ignites as Race for Lagos Assembly Seats Intensifies

The road to 2027 is already heating up in Epe Division, where the race for seats in the Lagos State House of Assembly is fast turning into a high-stakes political contest.

Rather than a straightforward inter-party battle, the real drama is unfolding within the ruling All Progressives Congress, where multiple aspirants are fiercely competing for tickets that could all but guarantee victory at the polls.

In Epe Constituency I, incumbent Abiodun Tobun is facing mounting pressure from former council chairman Segun Agbaje. Agbaje’s growing grassroots momentum and reform-focused pitch are striking a chord with voters seeking a fresh voice in the Assembly, setting the stage for a tightly contested primary.

The tension is equally intense in Epe Constituency II, where sitting lawmaker Sylvester Ogunkelu, widely known as Sketel, is locked in a looming showdown with Adeyemi Olumuyiwa Ogunlari. The contest is shaping up as a battle of influence, structure, and local political networks.

Across Lagos State, the evolving dynamics suggest a shift in the political landscape—where incumbency alone no longer guarantees safety. Instead, party primaries have become the true battleground, with loyalty, alliances, and grassroots strength determining who emerges.

As the contests unfold, Epe is quickly becoming a political hotspot, one that could redefine power alignments in Lagos and offer an early glimpse into the shape of the 2027 elections.