NDC grants Omo-Agege, Ochei waivers for Delta senatorial contests
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- The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has approved waivers for two prominent politicians.
- Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege and ex-Delta State House Speaker Victor Ochei received the waivers.
- The waivers allow them to contest senatorial seats for Delta Central and Delta North, respectively.
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has granted waivers to two key political figures, clearing their path to contest senatorial elections. The approvals were given to former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and the former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei.
Senator Omo-Agege is set to contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat, while Rt. Hon. Ochei will vie for the Delta North Senatorial seat. The granting of these waivers by the NWC signifies the party's endorsement and support for their candidacies in the upcoming elections.
The decision by the NDC's NWC is a significant development for the party's strategy in Delta State, aiming to leverage the experience and political standing of both Omo-Agege and Ochei to secure these senatorial positions.
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