Hon. Ogunkelu Sylvester Oluwadahunsi has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Epe Constituency II after polling the highest number of votes in the exercise.
Epe Insights reports that the official party collation sheet showed that Hon. Ogunkelu secured 15,810 votes to defeat other aspirants and emerge as the APC candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The primary election was conducted across wards within Epe Constituency II as part of the APC’s internal process to select candidates for the next electoral cycle.
According to the results released after the exercise, a total of 18,391 votes were recorded during the primary election, reflecting strong participation from party members and delegates across the constituency.
Political stakeholders described the exercise as peaceful and well coordinated, noting that the process demonstrated active grassroots involvement within the APC structure in the constituency.
Supporters of Hon. Ogunkelu, popularly known as Sketel, celebrated the outcome shortly after the announcement of the results, expressing confidence in his leadership and political strength.
Many party faithful described the victory as a reflection of the widespread acceptance and support the lawmaker enjoys across Epe Constituency II.
Residents and political associates also linked his performance in the primary election to his continuous engagement with constituents and active participation in community affairs.
Hon. Ogunkelu currently represents Epe Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly and has remained visible in grassroots political activities across the division.
Observers noted that his emergence is expected to shape political alignments and mobilisation efforts across Eredo LCDA and other communities within the constituency ahead of the general elections.
Party members across the constituency also called for unity among aspirants and supporters following the conclusion of the primary election.
They urged all stakeholders within the APC to work collectively toward strengthening the party’s chances in the forthcoming elections.
Political analysts within the division described the outcome as significant, considering the level of competition and political interest surrounding the APC primary election.
The development has continued to generate reactions among residents, supporters, and political groups across Epe Division as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 polls.
Party leaders are expected to continue consultations and reconciliation efforts aimed at maintaining peace and cohesion within the APC structure after the primaries.
Supporters of the lawmaker have also expressed optimism that his emergence will further consolidate the party’s influence within Epe Constituency II.
