Dare Babalola
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has announced his defection to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued Thursday, Omo-Agege said his decision followed “weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations” with political associates, supporters, and stakeholders across the country.
The former governorship candidate said he joined the NDC because of its commitment to inclusion, accountability, grassroots participation, and true federalism, describing the party as “the right platform for Delta State and Nigeria.”
He also acknowledged key figures in the party, including Seriake Dickson, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for engaging him during the process leading to his defection.
Declaring for the Delta Central Senate seat, Omo-Agege said the move was driven by calls from constituents for his return to the National Assembly.
“This is about the mandate you entrusted to me in 2019 and the renewed call from our people for my return to the Senate to provide effective representation,” he said.
The former senator criticized the state of infrastructure and public services in Delta State despite what he described as huge federal allocations accruing to the state over the years.
According to him, many communities continue to suffer from collapsed roads, poorly equipped health centres, overcrowded schools, unemployment, and poor business conditions.
“Too much of Delta’s wealth sits in CBN accounts while our people suffer from bad roads, collapsed hospitals, and abandoned communities,” he stated, describing the situation as “a failure of leadership and a betrayal of public trust.”
Omo-Agege said the NDC would begin immediate grassroots mobilization across Delta State ahead of the 2027 elections, adding that the party would also field candidates for the governorship and other elective offices.
He pledged to push for increased federal projects in Delta Central, ensure accountability in public spending, and advocate policies aimed at job creation, support for small businesses, improved healthcare, education, and agricultural development.
The former deputy senate president also called on youths, women, traditional rulers, and voters across Delta State to actively participate in the 2027 electoral process.
He said the elections would present Nigerians with a choice between “continuing with a system that rewards silence and mediocrity” or embracing “a new direction built on accountability and service.”
