Former Deputy Senate President Officially Dumps APC For NDC, Declares Senate Bid

Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.

Naija News reports that Omo-Agege announced the move in a statement on Thursday, saying the decision followed weeks of reflection, consultations and discussions with political associates, supporters and stakeholders.

The former senator, who recently dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC), thanked the leadership of the NDC for engaging him during the process.

He named the party’s leader and founder, Seriake Dickson, National Chairman Moses Cleopas, presidential aspirant Peter Obi, and NDC chieftain Rabiu Kwankwaso among those who reached out to him.

According to him, the party’s commitment to building a credible alternative convinced him that the NDC was the right platform for Delta State and Nigeria.

Omo-Agege described the NDC as a party built on inclusion, accountability, grassroots participation and true federalism.

He said the platform would help advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria.

“After careful consideration, I am convinced that the NDC offers the clearest path to advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria,” he said.

The former Deputy Senate President said he would contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat on the platform of the NDC.

He stated that his decision was a response to calls from his constituents for him to return to the Senate and provide effective representation.

“Let me be clear: this is not about me. This is about the mandate you entrusted to me in 2019 and the renewed call from our people for my return to the Senate,” he stated.

Omo-Agege lamented what he described as the gap between Delta State’s resources and the living conditions of its people.

He said the state’s oil and gas wealth, fertile agricultural land, business community and young population should translate into better infrastructure, healthcare, education and job opportunities.

“Right now, too much of Delta’s wealth sits in CBN accounts while our people suffer from bad roads, collapsed hospitals, and abandoned communities,” he said.

“This is not governance. It is a failure of leadership and a betrayal of public trust.”

Omo-Agege said he would not return to the Senate to “warm the bench,” promising to fight for fair federal projects and resources for Delta Central.

He pledged to push for accountability in the use of funds released to Delta State and advocate policies that create jobs, support small businesses, improve agriculture and expand access to healthcare and education.

The former senator urged youths, women, elders, traditional rulers and registered voters in Delta State to participate actively in the 2027 elections.

He described the Permanent Voter’s Card as the people’s strongest political tool.

“Your Permanent Voter’s Card is your greatest power. It is stronger than money, stronger than intimidation, and stronger than propaganda,” he said.

Omo-Agege added that the NDC would field candidates for governorship and other elective offices in Delta State ahead of the 2027 elections.