Omo-Agege dumps APC after losing Delta senatorial ticket

By Damilare Adeleye

Former deputy senate president, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) after he was defeated in the recent senatorial primary election in Delta state.

Omo-Agege, who announced his resignation in a statement issued on Wednesday by his media adviser, Sunday Areh, argued that recent developments within the party in the state made it impossible for him to effectively pursue the interests of his constituents.

The former lawmaker, who represented Delta Central Senatorial District and served as deputy president of the 9th Senate, said his resignation from the ruling party takes immediate effect.

According to the statement, Omo-Agege conveyed his decision in a letter addressed to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

He said the decision followed consultations with his political associates and supporters, as well as a review of recent developments within the APC in Delta State.

“It is clear that my political objectives and those of my constituents are better served outside the party,” he stated.

Omo-Agege added that he could no longer remain in a political platform where he was unable to advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and the country.

“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.

The former governorship candidate of the APC in Delta State thanked the party for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the Senate during the 9th National Assembly.

“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.

Omo-Agege maintained that his political focus remains on pursuing development and effective representation for the people of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria, noting that he would continue those efforts outside the APC.