2027: Omo-Agege Joins NDC After APC Exit, Continues Senate Ambition

Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following his exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he will continue his ambition to return to the Senate in 2027.

Omo-Agege announced his decision in a statement issued on Thursday, confirming that he would contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat on the platform of the NDC during the next general elections.

His defection comes after his defeat in the APC primary election, a development that effectively ended his political journey within the ruling party.

The former lawmaker said his decision to move to the NDC followed “weeks of reflection, consultations and honest conversations” with political associates, supporters and stakeholders across the country.

According to him, the move was inspired by the need to provide “credible, people-first leadership” for Delta State and Nigeria.

He expressed appreciation to prominent NDC leaders, including Senator Seriake Dickson, Senator Moses Cleopas, Governor Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for persuading him to join the party.

Omo-Agege described the NDC as a platform rooted in inclusion, accountability, grassroots participation and true federalism.

“After careful consideration, I am convinced that the NDC offers the clearest path to advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria,” he stated.

Declaring his Senate ambition, Omo-Agege said calls from constituents demanding his return to the National Assembly played a major role in his decision.

“This is not about me. This is about the mandate entrusted to me in 2019 and the renewed call from our people for effective representation,” he said.

The former Deputy Senate President also criticised the state of infrastructure and public services in Delta State despite huge federal allocations accruing to the state over the years.

He lamented poor roads, struggling hospitals, inadequate schools, unemployment and worsening economic hardship, accusing the political class of failing the people.

“Too much of Delta’s wealth sits in CBN accounts while our people suffer from bad roads, collapsed hospitals and abandoned communities. This is not governance. It is a betrayal of public trust,” he declared.

Omo-Agege said the NDC would immediately begin strengthening its grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 elections through mass mobilisation and membership registration.

He further pledged to champion effective representation for Delta Central if elected, promising to pursue federal projects, job creation, economic development and improved healthcare and education.

“I will not go to Abuja to warm the bench. I am going to fight for Delta Central,” he stated.

He also called for unity among the three senatorial districts of Delta State, stressing that collective action would strengthen the state’s voice at the national level.

Omo-Agege urged youths, women, traditional rulers and eligible voters to actively participate in the 2027 elections, describing the polls as a defining moment for Delta State and Nigeria.

“In 2027, we will end the era of excuses, empty promises and leaders who vanish after elections,” he added.