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‘I will not remain a sitting duck’, Omo-Agege dumps APC

‘I will not remain a sitting duck’, Omo-Agege dumps APC

From Vanguard · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Ovie Omo-Agege, former Deputy President of the Senate, has resigned from Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
  • He cited recent party developments in Delta State as the reason for his departure.
  • Omo-Agege stated he would not remain a

Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy President of the Senate, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria's ruling party. The move signals a significant shift in the political landscape of Delta State, where Omo-Agege has been a prominent figure.

In a statement announcing his departure, Omo-Agege expressed his dissatisfaction with recent developments within the APC in Delta State. He declared that he would "not remain a sitting duck," indicating a proactive stance against perceived injustices or unfavorable circumstances within the party structure.

The former Senate Deputy President's resignation is expected to have repercussions for the APC's standing in Delta State, potentially leading to realignments and shifts in political allegiances as the party navigates this internal challenge. The exact nature of the "recent developments" was not detailed, but the strong language used suggests a deep-seated disagreement with the party's direction or internal politics in the region.

I will not remain a sitting duck

— Ovie Omo-AgegeAnnouncing his resignation from the APC
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Originally published by Vanguard. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.