The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that statements made by former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, during a recent Arise Television interview have exposed inconsistencies in his political conduct and validated concerns previously raised by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
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In a statement issued by its State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, the party pointed to Omo-Agege’s disclosure that his name appeared in the membership register of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) submitted to the electoral commission on May 10, 2026.
According to the APC, the admission has sparked questions because the former deputy senate president subsequently contested in the party’s senatorial primary election on May 18, 2026.
The party argued that the development suggested Omo-Agege was affiliated with both the APC and NDC within the same period, a situation it described as troubling and one that raises concerns about his commitment to party loyalty.
The APC said the revelation supports Governor Oborevwori’s earlier position that Omo-Agege had effectively disengaged from the party before his eventual departure.
“His comments on Arise Television have only strengthened the governor’s position that trust remains a major issue in assessing Senator Omo-Agege’s political conduct,” the statement noted.
Beyond the issue of party membership, the APC criticized Omo-Agege for what it described as his failure to address allegations concerning his political relationships with former associates and leaders who contributed to his rise in politics.
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The party maintained that his silence on those matters would likely fuel public debate about his record of political alliances and loyalty.
The statement also dismissed Omo-Agege’s assertion that Governor Oborevwori joined the APC out of fear of facing him in the 2027 governorship race.
Describing the claim as ironic, the APC recalled that Omo-Agege himself had previously moved from the Labour Party to the APC, a political decision it said eventually led to his emergence as Deputy Senate President.
“It is therefore difficult for him to fault another politician for making a political move similar to one that significantly advanced his own career,” the party stated.
Defending the governor’s political standing, the APC said Oborevwori’s popularity is anchored on governance and the delivery of projects across critical sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, youth development and security.
The party further questioned Omo-Agege’s decision to seek a senatorial position rather than contest the governorship under the NDC platform, despite presenting himself as the governor’s major political rival.
According to the APC, that decision raises questions about the confidence behind the political narrative the former deputy senate president is projecting ahead of the 2027 elections.
The party concluded by reaffirming its support for issue-based politics and urged residents of Delta State to critically examine the facts surrounding the ongoing political exchanges as preparations for the next electoral cycle intensify.
