2027: Omo-Agege defects to NDC, eyes Delta Central Senatorial seat

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), six days after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Omo-Agege made the announcement in a personal statement on Thursday, May 28, 2026, declaring his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections.

In the statement, Senator Omo-Agege said his decision followed weeks of deep reflection and extensive consultations with political associates, supporters, and stakeholders across Delta State.

“I formally announce my decision to join the National Democratic Congress (NDC),” he stated. “This is the product of weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations with the people I serve.”

Omo-Agege praised the NDC’s leadership, particularly Senator Seriake Dickson (Leader and Founder), Senator Moses Cleopas (National Chairman), Mr. Peter Obi (Presidential Aspirant), and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the party as a credible platform built on inclusion, accountability, grassroots participation, and true federalism.

The former Senate Deputy President, who will be aligning with Peter Obi’s presidential bid, criticised the current governance structure in Delta State, lamenting the poor state of infrastructure despite the state’s huge federal allocations and vast natural resources.

“Delta State holds a position of immense responsibility in Nigeria as one of the largest producers of oil and gas. Yet the reality on the ground does not match this potential,” he said.

He highlighted issues such as collapsed roads, ill-equipped health centres, overcrowded schools, and youth unemployment, describing the situation as “a failure of leadership and a betrayal of public trust.”

Omo-Agege vowed to return to the Senate to provide effective representation, promising to push for better utilisation of resources, job creation, improved healthcare, education, and infrastructure development in Delta Central and the state at large.

He assured that he would not be a “benchwarmer” in Abuja but would fight for the interest of his district while promoting unity across Delta North, South, and Central.

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The senator also called on the youths, women, elders, and traditional rulers of Delta State to actively participate in the 2027 electoral process, urging them to obtain and protect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

“This is more than an election cycle. This is a defining moment for Delta State and for Nigeria,” Omo-Agege declared. “Together, under the banner of the National Democratic Congress, we will reclaim Delta State. Together, we will reclaim Nigeria.”

Senator Omo-Agege served as Deputy President of the 9th Senate and was a major political figure in Delta State politics before his recent resignation from the APC.