Omo-Agege joins NDC after quitting APC, declares Delta Central senatorial ambition and backs Peter Obi for 2027

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, on Thursday formally announced his defection to the National Democratic Congress, six days after resigning from the All Progressives Congress.

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Omo-Agege made the declaration in a statement issued in Warri, Delta State, through his media adviser, Sunday Areh, confirming that he would contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat on the platform of the NDC in the 2027 general elections.

The former lawmaker also declared support for the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing the NDC as a credible alternative capable of restoring accountability and effective leadership in Nigeria.

“Today, I formally announce my decision to join the National Democratic Congress. This decision is the product of weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations with the people I serve,” Omo-Agege stated.

The announcement marks a significant political development in Delta State ahead of the 2027 elections, particularly given Omo-Agege’s longstanding influence within the APC and his previous role as one of the party’s leading figures in the South-South region.

Explaining his decision, Omo-Agege said consultations with political associates, supporters, and stakeholders convinced him that residents of Delta State desired leadership rooted in integrity, transparency, and service delivery.

The former deputy senate president acknowledged prominent NDC figures, including former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, NDC National Chairman Cleopas Moses, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for engaging him during discussions leading to his defection.

Omo-Agege said the NDC represented a platform built on inclusion, grassroots participation, accountability, and true federalism.

According to him, public office should be treated as a duty to citizens rather than a privilege reserved for a select few.

The politician formally declared his intention to return to the Senate, saying calls from supporters across Delta Central influenced the decision.

“On this platform, I will contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Let me be clear: this is not about me.

This is about the mandate you entrusted to me in 2019 and the renewed call from our people for my return to the Senate to provide effective representation,” he said.

Omo-Agege criticised the state of infrastructure and public services in Delta State despite substantial federal allocations, describing the gap between available resources and living conditions as unacceptable.

The former senator pledged to strengthen the NDC structure across Delta State ahead of the elections, recalling how he helped build the APC into a competitive political force in the state.

“I know what it takes to build a political structure and make it competitive in Delta State. We did it before for the APC when many said it was impossible,” he stated.

He promised that, if elected, he would focus on attracting federal projects, improving healthcare and education, supporting businesses, and promoting job creation.

Omo-Agege also called on youths, women, traditional rulers, and voters across the state to mobilise ahead of the 2027 polls, describing the election as a defining moment for Delta State and Nigeria.

“To the youth of Delta State: your time is now. Do not accept the lie that you must wait your turn,” he said.