Ovie Omo-Agege, a former deputy senate president, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
NGGOSSIPS reliably gathered that the Delta politician is expected to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) at any moment from now.
The development is linked to growing dissatisfaction within the APC, amid claims that President Bola Tinubu has refused to address concerns raised by some party stakeholders, particularly issues surrounding the 2027 Delta central senatorial district primary election.
Omo-Agege had lost the APC Delta central senatorial primary to the incumbent, Senator Ede Dafinone, an outcome he has since rejected.
According to the result announced by Nusa Amagbor, the APC national assembly primary committee chairman for Delta State, Omo-Agege polled 3,643 votes while Dafinone secured 116,252 votes to clinch the party’s ticket for a second term in the senate.
In a letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to the chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Omo-Agege said his decision followed recent developments within the ruling party and consultations with his political associates and supporters.
According to him, it had become clear that his political aspirations and the interests of his constituents would be better pursued outside the APC.
“I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria,” he said.
Omo-Agege also expressed appreciation to the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate.
“I thank the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate. I wish the party well and have requested that my name be removed from all membership records, registers, and communication lists,” he added.
In a separate statement issued by his media adviser, Sunny Areh, the former lawmaker reaffirmed his commitment to development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria.
He stated that he would continue to pursue those objectives outside the APC.
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