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NDC grants Omo-Agege, Ochei waivers for Delta senatorial races

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  • The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) granted waivers to former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege and ex-Delta Speaker Victor Ochei for senatorial races.
  • Omo-Agege and Ochei recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the NDC ahead of the 2027 elections.
  • The NDC cited their political experience and grassroots appeal as reasons for granting waivers, aiming to strengthen the party's position in Delta State.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has approved waivers for prominent politicians Ovie Omo-Agege and Victor Ochei, clearing them to contest senatorial seats in the 2027 general elections. Omo-Agege, the former Deputy President of the Senate, will vie for the Delta Central senatorial seat, while Ochei, formerly the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, is cleared for the Delta North seat.

The leadership of the party notes that the decision to grant the waivers was taken in recognition of their political experience, leadership capacity, and commitment to democratic ideals, good governance, and service to the people.

— Osa DirectorThe NDC National Publicity Secretary explained the party's rationale for granting waivers to Omo-Agege and Ochei.

This development follows closely on the heels of Omo-Agege's formal defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the NDC just six days prior. The NDC's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, stated that the waivers were granted in recognition of the duo's extensive political experience, leadership capabilities, and commitment to democratic principles.

The party leadership is confident that both leaders possess the competence, experience, and grassroots support necessary to deliver quality representation to the people of Delta Central and Delta North senatorial districts.

— Osa DirectorThe NDC spokesperson expressed confidence in the political capabilities of the two defectors.

Director expressed confidence in their ability to deliver quality representation, citing their strong grassroots support. "The party leadership is confident that both leaders possess the competence, experience, and grassroots support necessary to deliver quality representation to the people of Delta Central and Delta North senatorial districts," he said. The NDC assured Omo-Agege and Ochei of a platform that supports internal democracy and aims for the development of Delta State and Nigeria. Omo-Agege also declared his support for the NDC's presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The party remains committed to internal democracy, inclusion, transparency, and the collective aspiration of building a better Delta State and a greater Nigeria.

— Osa DirectorThe NDC National Publicity Secretary outlined the party's core principles and goals.
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