Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), declaring his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election.
Omo-Agege announced his defection in a statement issued on Thursday after weeks of speculation over his political future following the controversial APC senatorial primary in Delta Central that produced incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone as candidate.
The former senator said his decision followed extensive consultations with political allies, supporters, stakeholders, and community leaders across the country.
According to him, the move was motivated by the need to identify with a political platform committed to transparency, inclusion, accountability, and people-oriented leadership.
“Deltans want leadership that listens first, acts with integrity, and delivers results that can be seen and felt in daily life,” he said.
Omo-Agege described the Nigeria Democratic Congress as a strong alternative platform capable of transforming Delta State and repositioning Nigeria.
He commended the leadership of the party, including former Bayelsa State Governor Senator Seriake Dickson, National Chairman Senator Moses Cleopas, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for encouraging him to join the NDC.
“The NDC is a platform where public office is treated as a duty to the people and not a privilege reserved for a few individuals,” he stated.
Declaring his ambition to return to the Senate, Omo-Agege said the decision was informed by persistent calls from constituents in Delta Central who want experienced and effective representation at the National Assembly.
“This is about the people and the mandate they entrusted to me. The call for my return to the Senate has been consistent and impossible to ignore,” he said.
The former deputy senate president criticised what he described as the disconnect between Delta State’s enormous oil wealth and the living conditions of ordinary citizens.
He lamented the state of roads, healthcare facilities, schools, and unemployment in many communities despite huge federal allocations to the state.
“In too many communities, roads have collapsed, hospitals are struggling, young graduates are unemployed, and businesses are suffocating under harsh economic conditions,” he stated.
Omo-Agege accused political leaders of failing to translate available resources into meaningful development, insisting that the people deserved better governance.
“Too much of Delta’s wealth sits idle while communities remain abandoned. This is a failure of leadership and a betrayal of public trust,” he added.
He promised that if elected, he would focus on attracting federal projects to Delta Central, promoting accountability in public spending, supporting small businesses, improving agriculture, and expanding access to quality education and healthcare.
The former APC governorship candidate also vowed to build a strong grassroots structure for the NDC across Delta State ahead of the 2027 elections.
“We built a formidable structure before when many doubted us. We will do it again under the NDC,” he said.
Omo-Agege called on youths, women, traditional rulers, and voters across the state to participate actively in the democratic process and resist voter intimidation.
“Your Permanent Voter’s Card is more powerful than money, propaganda, or intimidation. Use it wisely in 2027,” he urged.
He maintained that the 2027 elections would offer Nigerians the opportunity to choose between continued failure and a new direction based on accountability, service, and responsible leadership.
“Together, we will end the era of excuses and empty promises. Together, we will reclaim Delta State and Nigeria,” Omo-Agege declared.
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