Omo-Agege’s resignation from APC didn’t come as surprise — Delta gov

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has commented on the resignation of former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oborevwori stated that Omo-Agege's departure was not unexpected and does not pose a threat to the APC's standing in Delta State, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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the development did not come as a surprise

Speaking in an interview on ARISE TV, Governor Oborevwori indicated that signs of Omo-Agege's planned exit had been evident for months. He pointed to Omo-Agege's lack of engagement with party stakeholders before contesting the APC Delta Central Senatorial primary as a clear sign of his diminished commitment to the party's processes. Oborevwori suggested that Omo-Agege was not serious about the primary contest because he had not consulted party leaders, including himself.

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signs of the former Deputy Senate President’s planned exit had been evident for months.

The governor expressed strong confidence in Senator Ede Dafinone, who secured the APC ticket for the Delta Central Senatorial District. Oborevwori described Dafinone as a respected figure with deep roots and a formidable political presence within the Urhobo nation, noting the influence of his family name. He asserted that Dafinone's legacy, inherited from his father who was also a senator, would ensure his strength in the district. Oborevwori also maintained that the APC primary election that produced Dafinone was free, fair, and transparent, urging Omo-Agege to accept the outcome.

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I will not use the word pretentious, but we saw it coming. Before he left, most of his people had already left over three months ago, so we were all aware. That was why he was not serious in the contest of the primaries because he never consulted anybody. He never consulted me. He never consulted the leaders. APC is a big party.