Tensions are rising within the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as party elders and stakeholders have submitted a petition rejecting any future gubernatorial ambitions of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. The petition, addressed to the APC State Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, accuses Omo-Agege of gross mismanagement of campaign funds, anti-party activities, and betrayal of party structures during the 2023 elections.
In the document titled “Why Omo-Agege Should Not Be Trusted with Delta APC 2027 Gubernatorial Ticket”, the petitioners expressed outrage over what they described as a self-centered and authoritarian leadership style that allegedly led to the party’s embarrassing defeat in the 2023 Delta State governorship race. They claimed that Omo-Agege’s failure to run an inclusive and transparent campaign alienated the grassroots and weakened the APC’s electoral chances.
The leaders accused Omo-Agege of diverting campaign funds, sidelining the campaign council, and ignoring party elders in decision-making. They allege that the former Deputy Senate President prioritized personal ambition over party unity, resulting in a disorganized and underfunded campaign that gave the opposition a free ride to victory.
According to the petition, Omo-Agege also engaged in anti-party activities in Ethiope Federal Constituency by allegedly working against APC candidates and failing to release campaign resources in a timely and accountable manner. He was also blamed for the imposition of unpopular candidates in key constituencies, a move the petitioners say cost the party loyal supporters and crucial votes.
The petition further claims that Omo-Agege boycotted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s consultative visit to Delta State and was non-committal in supporting Tinubu’s presidential campaign at both the primaries and the national convention. His alleged disloyalty, according to the petitioners, speaks volumes about his true political agenda and raises questions about his commitment to the APC.
Omo-Agege was also accused of trying to sabotage the emergence of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President and allegedly used media manipulation to publish fictitious endorsements portraying widespread grassroots support for his 2023 ambition.
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The Delta APC leaders described his refusal to collaborate with fellow party stakeholders as another red flag, insisting that his leadership style is incompatible with the unity and growth the party needs to succeed in 2027. They warned that re-nominating Omo-Agege as the party’s flag bearer would be a catastrophic mistake.
As part of their demands, the petitioners called for a full forensic audit of the 2023 campaign funds, disciplinary action against Omo-Agege, and a comprehensive reconciliation process to rebuild trust among APC members in Delta State.
This development signals deepening internal divisions within the APC in Delta State as the party begins early positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections. With the petition now in public view, all eyes are on the party leadership to determine whether Senator Ovie Omo-Agege will remain a major player—or become politically sidelined ahead of the next election cycle.
