By Ayodele Oni
Senator Ovie Omo -Agege has signified intention to return to the Senate in 2026.
Omo-Agege, who will seek to represent Delta Central, was Deputy President of the Senate during the ninth session of the House.
He will be slugging it out with the incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone, who assumed office in 2023.
Addressing the people of his Federal Constituency on Wednesday, Omo- Agege pointed out that “Driven by patriotic duty, resourceful service, and a hopeful vision for our future, I, Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, KSJI, Deputy President of the 9th Senate, hereby declare my intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial District seat in 2027 on the platform of the APC.
“This is not a light decision. It is borne out of broad consultations with my family, leaders, and stakeholders across all eight Local Government Areas of Delta Central.
“It is a response to the humbling calls by our electorate, constituents, professionals, and supporters that I return to the Senate to serve our common good and give unflinching support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Across Delta Central — Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu, Okpe, Sapele, Uvwie, Ethiope East, and Ethiope West — there is clear consensus that the Urhobo Nation deserves an experienced, smart, resourceful, purpose-driven, compassionate, and courageous voice in the Senate once again.
“After deep reflection on our people’s call, and having sought the face of our Lord Jesus Christ in prayer, I have concluded that service to my people is a divine duty. I therefore humbly yield to their call.
“This decision is not about me. It is about elevating Delta Central to a place of respect, infuence and action. It is about ensuring the 5th largest ethnic nationality in Nigeria plays its divine role with wisdom and strength in shaping our democracy.
“Our role in lawmaking, budgeting, and policy must be intentionally engaging and resourceful, not cosmetic, dull, or insipid.
“From 2015 to 2023, with your support, I had the honour of serving as your Senator and was elected Deputy President of the 9th Senate. By your testimonies, I am humbled that those eight years remain our golden years in parliamentary leadership.
“With support from the National Assembly and the trust of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, of blessed memory, we brought a modern federal polytechnic to our people; established a National Defence Space School; and secured a state-of-the-art oil and gas industrial park in Urhoboland to create jobs and boost local content.
“We also attracted the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, to Delta State in recognition of the Ndokwa Nation’s contributions to Nigeria’s growth.
“Across the district, we rehabilitated and modernised healthcare centres, set up ICT hubs in schools, rebuilt schools, reopened and constructed landing bays for riverine commerce, and improved electricity with transformers and solar streetlights. We delivered empowerment initiatives that moved families from survival to stability.
“These are the essentials of true representative partnership: understanding how Abuja works and evolving ideas that practically benefit the people who sent us there as guardians of their interests.
“To God’s glory, together we proved that meaningful federal presence is possible, not fruitless rhetoric, excuses, or labouring in vain to dim the bright lights of the Urhobo Nation.
“I am answering the overwhelming calls to return to the Senate because Delta Central cannot afford silence. It is time to improve.
‘The Urhobo Nation’s Senate seat must not be silent. That is not our portion. It is a strategic seat that demands purpose and authority — a voice that brings federal projects to our people and commands respect for national progress.
“Elect me, and I will deliver legislative leadership that moves bills from sponsorship to assent: defending Urhobo economic interests, expanding education and healthcare, and strengthening security.
“With Senate seniority, committee influence, and a national network, I pass laws, not file them.
“I will collaborate with Mr. President, our party’s leadership, the National Assembly, and relevant MDAs to complete ongoing federal projects and attract new ones.
“My priorities are clear: roads for commerce, power for industries, schools for our children, and hospitals that save lives. Urhoboland will receive its rightful share from the centre.
“On jobs, we will advocate dedicated funding for SMEs, artisans, and agro-processors. We will partner with federal agencies to ensure our youth and women are not bystanders in oil, gas, maritime, and digital sectors. Our representation will translate into real, verifiable employment.”
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