Former Deputy President of the Senate and ex-Delta State governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
Key Highlights:
- Ovie Omo-Agege joined the NDC and declared for the Delta Central Senate race in 2027.
- He said consultations with political allies and supporters influenced his decision.
- Omo-Agege criticized Delta State’s leadership over poor development and governance.
- He promised to strengthen the NDC and make it a major force in Delta politics.
- He pledged to focus on jobs, healthcare, education, and accountability if elected.
Omo-Agege made the announcement in a major political statement released on his verified Facebook handle on Thursday, May 28, 2026, describing his move as the outcome of “weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations” with political associates, supporters, and stakeholders across the country.
In the strongly worded statement, the former Senate deputy president said Delta people were yearning for “leadership that listens first, acts with integrity, and delivers results that can be seen and felt in daily life.”
He thanked key NDC leaders for engaging him during the process, including Senator Seriake Dickson, Senator Moses Cleopas, former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, saying their commitment to building a “credible, people-first alternative” convinced him that the NDC was the right political platform for Delta State and Nigeria.
Declaring for the Delta Central Senate race, Omo-Agege said the decision was driven by persistent calls from constituents who want him back in the National Assembly.
“That call is loud, consistent, alive, and urgent. I cannot ignore it, and I will not betray the trust you have placed in me,” he stated.
The former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain launched a scathing attack on governance in Delta State, accusing leaders of failing to translate the state’s vast oil wealth and federal allocations into meaningful development.
“Too much of Delta’s wealth sits in CBN accounts while our people suffer from bad roads, collapsed hospitals, and abandoned communities.
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“This is not governance. It is a failure of leadership and a betrayal of public trust,” he declared.
Omo-Agege said the NDC stands for accountability, inclusion, transparency, justice, and true federalism, insisting that the party represents the strongest platform to challenge what he described as the “cycle of failure” in the country.
He also vowed to rebuild the NDC structure across Delta State ahead of 2027, recalling how he helped transform the APC into a competitive political force in the state.
“We did it before for the APC when many said it was impossible. We mobilized at the grassroots, organized our people, and changed the political equation. I bring that same resolve and experience to the NDC,” he said.
The former lawmaker promised that if elected senator again, he would aggressively pursue federal projects for Delta Central, demand accountability for public funds, and push policies aimed at job creation, support for small businesses, agriculture, healthcare, and education.
He further pledged to work for the success of the NDC at all levels, including the presidency, governorship, and National Assembly elections.
Addressing different segments of society, Omo-Agege called on Delta youths, women, traditional rulers, and voters to mobilize for political change ahead of 2027.
“To the youth of Delta State: your time is now. Do not accept the lie that you must wait your turn,” he charged.
He concluded by declaring that 2027 would mark “the end of the era of excuses, empty promises, and leaders who vanish after elections.”
“Together, under the banner of the National Democratic Congress, we will reclaim Delta State. Together, we will reclaim Nigeria,” he stated.
The development is expected to significantly alter the political landscape in Delta State ahead of the 2027 elections, especially in Delta Central Senatorial District where Omo-Agege remains one of the most influential political figures.
