An aspirant in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for the Delta Central Senatorial District,
Olorogun Onome Dema has insisted that she won the primary and dismissed rumors of her congratulating former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege.
Key Highlights:
- Onome Dema denied reports that she withdrew from the Delta Central senatorial primary or endorsed Ovie Omo-Agege.
- She insists she won the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary and remains in the race for 2027.
- Dema described the withdrawal claims as false and politically motivated.
- Her camp maintains that she has not endorsed any rival candidate.
- The disputed primary outcome may be settled through party intervention or legal action.
Dema in a statement issued by her media aide, Joseph Edegware, described reports of her withdrawal from the senatorial primary race, as false, misleading and the handiwork of political detractors seeking to undermine the democratic will of party members.
She declared that she remains the duly elected winner of the Delta Central NDC primary election and has not stepped down for any individual or group.
According to her, rumours suggesting otherwise were being spread by individuals threatened by the growing popularity and acceptance of her candidacy across the senatorial district.
“This is a critical moment for our party and our people. I want to assure all our supporters, stakeholders and members of the NDC that I remain firmly in the race and committed to securing victory for our party.
“We will be on the ballot in 2027, and no one has the authority to impose any candidate against the wishes of party members,” she stated.
Dema urged party faithful and her supporters to disregard the misinformation and remain focused on the collective goal of strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking in a telephone interview, Edegware dismissed media reports, claiming that Dema had congratulated Omo-Agege and pledged support for his senatorial ambition.
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The media aide insisted that only information published through Dema’s official communication channels should be regarded as authentic, stressing that she had neither endorsed Omo-Agege nor withdrawn from the contest.
He further disclosed that Omo-Agege had made several attempts to reach Dema following the disputed primary election, adding that she was yet to return his calls.
According to Edegware, both camps, alongside members of the NDC National Executive Committee, are expected to hold a roundtable discussion to determine the way forward.
“My boss won; Omo-Agege also claimed he won, but he used APC voters in the exercise. If the national leadership cannot settle this issue, then we would have to go to the courts to determine who won the election,” Edegware said.
The development underscores the growing controversy surrounding the Delta Central NDC primary election, with both camps laying claim to victory as party leaders seek a resolution to the dispute ahead of the 2027 polls.
