Stop the Allegations, Face Your Campaign, Delta Govt Tells Omo-Agege

By Judith Nkwor

The Delta State Government has rejected allegations by former Deputy President of the Senate and National Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial candidate for Delta Central, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was responsible for an alleged attack on his campaign team in Uvwie.

The state Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, described the allegation as unsubstantiated and challenged Omo-Agege to formally report the alleged attack and death threats to the appropriate security agencies for investigation.

Omo-Agege had alleged that armed men stormed the venue of an NDC campaign meeting in Uvwie in the early hours of Friday, raising concerns about the safety of members of his campaign team.

However, Aniagwu said the former senator should take his complaints to the police or the Department of State Services (DSS), rather than publicly accusing Governor Oborevwori without presenting evidence.

Speaking at a press briefing, the commissioner said security agencies were in the best position to investigate the alleged incident and identify those responsible.

He urged Omo-Agege to concentrate on his campaign for the Delta Central senatorial seat, noting that Governor Oborevwori was seeking re-election as governor.

Aniagwu said it was unnecessary for the NDC candidate to drag the governor into allegations that should be investigated by security authorities.

He also claimed that Governor Oborevwori’s leadership had brought greater unity to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, arguing that Omo-Agege was unable to achieve similar cohesion during his period as a leading figure in the party.

According to the commissioner, Omo-Agege had initially considered contesting the governorship but later opted to pursue the Delta Central senatorial seat.

Aniagwu further alleged that Omo-Agege defected to the NDC after losing the Delta Central senatorial contest to Senator Ede Dafinone.

He advised the former deputy senate president to use the campaign period to present his plans and programmes to the people of Delta Central.

“Rather than making allegations against the governor, he should tell the people what he intends to do for them if elected,” Aniagwu said.

The commissioner maintained that allegations of attacks and threats should be properly reported and investigated, stressing that political campaigns should focus on issues and programmes rather than unverified accusations.