Omo-Agege Dumps APC After Losing Primary

Published May 27, 2026 at 5:59 PM

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) a few days after losing at the party’s primary.

Naija News reports that a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh, disclosed that Omo-Agege announced his resignation in a letter dated May 22, 2026 and addressed to the Chairman of APC Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Omo-Agege said his decision to dump the ruling party followed recent developments within the APC in Delta State and consultations with his political associates and supporters.

He stated that his political aspirations and his constituents’ interests would be better pursued outside the ruling party.

Expressing appreciation to the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Omo-Agege stresses that he remains committed to pursuing development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State and the country.

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

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