Omo-Agege dumps APC after senatorial primary defeat

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially resigned his membership from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State. The resignation, effective immediately, was announced in a statement dated May 22, 2026, and signed by his media adviser, Sunday Areh.

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Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the 9th Senate and Obarisi of Urhoboland, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective immediately.

In a letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Omo-Agege explained that his decision followed recent political developments within the state chapter of the party and extensive consultations with his political associates and supporters. He indicated that remaining within the APC would hinder his ability to effectively pursue the political interests of Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State, and Nigeria as a whole.

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After reviewing recent developments in the party in Delta State and consulting with my associates and supporters, it is clear my political objectives and those of my constituents are better served outside the APC.

"After reviewing recent developments in the party in Delta State and consulting with my associates and supporters, it is clear my political objectives and those of my constituents are better served outside the APC," Omo-Agege stated. He emphasized his commitment to representing the people of Delta Central and expressed his unwillingness to remain in a party where he could not advance their interests.

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I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria.

Omo-Agege extended his gratitude to the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the Ninth Senate from 2019 to 2023. He requested his name be removed from all party membership records. While his departure from the ruling party is expected to influence political realignments in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections, Omo-Agege has not yet disclosed his next political move.

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I thank the party for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate. I wish the APC well and request that my name be removed from all membership records, registers, and communication lists.