By Suleiman Anyalewechi
Barely 24 hours after resigning his membership of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, former Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has joined forces with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
Unded the Party he will contest for the Delta Central Senatorial District seat.
Senator Omo-Agege who last represented the Delta Central Senatorial District in the 9th Senate ,on Wednesday May 27, 2026, in a letter addressed to the APC ward chairman in Orogun 2 Ughelli North Local Government Area announced his formal exit from the APC.
He informed that the decision to quit the party on whose platform he served as Deputy Senate President was sequel to wide consultations with associates and supporters. He noted that his political future and aspiration and those of his Delta Central constituents will better be served outside the ruling party.
His resignation came just days after losing the APC Delta Central Senatorial ticket to the incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone.
“I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta state and Nigeria”, he famously stated.
In a statement on Thursday, he noted that his decision to defect to the NDC was a product of deep reflection, wide consultations and honest conversations with political associates, supporters and stakeholders.
“Today, I formally announce my decision to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC.
“The decision is the product of weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations with the people I serve.
” I have consulted with my political associates nationwide, supporters, and stakeholders who are the backbone of our communities.
“Across all these engagements, one truth stood out: Deltans want leadership that listens first, acts with integrity, and delivers results that can be seen, and felt in daily life.
” I thank the leadership of the NDC for reaching out, and engaging me in this process. Senator Seriake Dickson, leader and founder, Senator Moses Cleopas, National Chairman: former Governor Peter Obi, Presidential aspirant and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement ,and NDC chieftain.
“Their commitment to building a credible, people-first alternative gives confidence that the NDC is the right platform for Delta State ,and Nigeria.
“….After a careful consideration, I am convinced that the NDC offers the clearest path to advance the interests of Delta Central , Delta state and Nigeria.
” On this platform, I will contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections” Omo-Agege affirmed.
He emphasized the importance of the people registering and obtaining their permanent voters Cards, PVCs, in readiness for the change they desire in 2027.
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