Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially defected to the National Democratic Congress just days after quitting the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was contained in a statement released on Thursday in Warri, Delta State, through his media aide, Sunday Areh. In the statement, Omo-Agege also confirmed his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections under his new party.
He further declared support for the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing the party as a platform built on inclusion, accountability, and grassroots participation.
Explaining his decision, the former lawmaker said it followed weeks of consultations with political allies, stakeholders, and constituents, who he said are demanding more responsive and people-focused leadership in Delta State.
Omo-Agege noted that his engagement with several opposition figures, including Seriake Dickson, NDC National Chairman Cleopas Moses, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, reinforced his belief in the party’s direction.
He described the NDC as a political movement committed to transparency, internal democracy, and service delivery, arguing that it offers a credible alternative for Delta State and Nigeria at large.
Announcing his Senate ambition, Omo-Agege said his return to the National Assembly is driven by renewed calls from his supporters and a desire to address what he called the widening gap between Delta State’s resources and its development outcomes.
He criticised the state of infrastructure and social services in the state, citing poor road networks, inadequate healthcare facilities, underfunded schools, and rising youth unemployment despite substantial federal allocations over the years.
According to him, effective leadership and accountability-driven governance are necessary to reverse the trend, adding that the NDC provides the platform to achieve that objective.
He pledged to rebuild the party’s structure across Delta State, starting from the ward level, while promising an active legislative role focused on project accountability, job creation, improved infrastructure, and equitable distribution of federal resources.
Omo-Agege also said he would ensure fair representation across Delta Central, Delta North, and Delta South, stressing the importance of unity for the state to effectively influence national decisions.
Beyond his senatorial bid, he vowed to support the NDC’s broader electoral strategy, including governorship and presidential contests in 2027, insisting that Nigeria needs a political reset anchored on credibility and reform.
He urged youths, women, and traditional leaders to mobilise ahead of the elections, describing 2027 as a defining moment for both Delta State and the country, where voters must choose between continuity and change.
“Your PVC is your strongest weapon,” he said, calling on citizens to participate actively in shaping the next political direction of the country.