Former Deputy Senate President and Delta State political heavyweight, Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made via a statement issued by his media adviser, Sunday Areh, a copy of which was obtained by Persecondnews.
In a letter dated May 22, 2026, Omo-Agege formally notified the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State of his departure.
Omo-Agege disclosed that his decision to exit the party followed extensive consultations with his supporters and political allies across the state regarding recent internal friction within the Delta State APC.
He stated that the party’s current climate no longer provides a viable platform for him to effectively advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State, and the nation.
“I will not remain in a party where I cannot promote the interests of my people,” he said.
The former senator thanked the APC for giving him the opportunity to serve, especially as Deputy Senate President, and wished the party well.
He also asked that his name be removed from all APC membership records and communication platforms.
Omo-Agege said he remained committed to the development of Delta Central and Delta State, even outside the APC.
Following his exit from the APC, Chief James Onosakponome, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Omo-Agege to join their ranks and contest the 2027 Delta State governorship election.
The call comes in the wake of Omo-Agege’s recent defeat in the Delta Central APC senatorial primary to the incumbent, Senator Ede Dafinone.
Onosakponome argued that a politician of Omo-Agege’s caliber should set his sights on the governorship rather than settling for another run at the Senate.
Asserting that the former lawmaker commands a formidable grassroots base of over 240,000 loyal supporters across the state, Onosakponome maintained that Omo-Agege possesses the political clout necessary to mount a highly competitive bid for the state’s top office.
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