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Omo-Agege claims victory in Delta Central APC Senate primary

From The Punch · () English

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  • Senator Ovie Omo-Agege claims he has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for the Delta Central Senatorial District.
  • He stated that results from all 85 wards across the eight local government areas showed a decisive win.
  • Omo-Agege thanked party members and awaits the official declaration from the APC national headquarters.

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has declared himself the victor of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Delta Central Senatorial District, asserting a decisive win across all electoral wards. His statement, issued personally, highlights a strong sense of confidence in his electoral performance and gratitude towards party leaders, delegates, and members for their support and turnout.

I extend my deepest gratitude to the leaders, delegates and members of the All Progressives Congress in Delta Central Senatorial District for your resolute support and historic turnout in todayโ€™s Senate primary election.

โ€” Senator Ovie Omo-AgegeOmo-Agege expressing thanks to party members after claiming victory in the primary.

Omo-Agege's claim of victory is based on what he describes as collated results from all 85 wards, indicating "long open-secret balloting queues in my favour." He interprets this as an overwhelming mandate for his vision and commitment to the APC in Delta Central. This narrative emphasizes a unified party front and a clear direction for the district's representation at the national level.

Based on collated results from all 85 wards across our eight local government areas, we have won decisively.

โ€” Senator Ovie Omo-AgegeOmo-Agege stating his belief in a decisive win based on reported results.

While awaiting the official declaration from the APC national headquarters in Abuja, Omo-Agege has rallied party members to remain calm and united. His message focuses on strengthening the party, delivering effective representation, and securing the district for the APC in the upcoming general elections, including delivering the district for President Bola Tinubu in the presidential election. This proactive stance aims to consolidate his position and prepare for the broader electoral contest.

This outcome is a clear endorsement of our mission to strengthen the party and deliver stronger representation at the national level.

โ€” Senator Ovie Omo-AgegeOmo-Agege interpreting the primary results as a mandate for his political agenda.
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