Delta has little to show, despite receiving over N3.15 trillion in three years, Omo-Agege says

Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy Senate President, has sharply criticized the administration of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, alleging that the state has failed to achieve meaningful development despite receiving over N3.15 trillion in public funds over the past three years.

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Despite the receipt of over N3.15 trillion in three years, there’s nothing on the ground in Delta State other than three or four flyovers, as if flyovers are what governance is all about

Speaking in an interview on ARISE News, Omo-Agege stated that the massive resources at the government's disposal have not been adequately utilized. "Despite the receipt of over N3.15 trillion in three years, there’s nothing on the ground in Delta State other than three or four flyovers, as if flyovers are what governance is all about," he asserted. He further alleged that approximately N750 billion of Delta State funds remain idle with the Central Bank of Nigeria, accusing the government of lacking the capacity to address pressing challenges.

Omo-Agege's criticism comes as he formally declared his support for Peter Obi of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 presidential election, following his defection from the ruling APC. He clarified that his endorsement of Obi does not signify a rejection of President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, such as the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign exchange adjustments, which he deemed necessary and supported by Obi. However, he believes Nigerians would have greater confidence in their implementation under Obi.

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Of course, it’s Peter Obi of the NDC.

The former APC governorship candidate also claimed the ruling party abandoned him and his supporters in Delta State after Governor Oborevwori and his associates joined the APC. He countered claims that he was no longer a significant force in Delta politics, stating, "I never left the APC. The APC left me and left my over 240,000 supporters in Delta State." Omo-Agege reiterated his claim of winning the 2023 governorship election and expressed confidence that the NDC has a candidate capable of addressing the state's issues, though he ruled out contesting the governorship himself in 2027.

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I never left the APC. The APC left me and left my over 240,000 supporters in Delta State