A day after dumping the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has pitched his tent with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Senator Omo-Agege, who announced this in a statement yesterday, also declared his intention to vie for the Delta Central Senatorial District seat under the NDC platform.

In a statement he personally signed, he described the decision as the outcome of several weeks of deep reflection, extensive consultations, and sincere discussions with his constituents.

Recall that the former lawmaker had lost the APC ticket to the incumbent, Ede Dafinone, during the party’s primaries.

In the statement, Omo-Agege also praised the national leadership of the NDC, including the Leader and Founder of the party, Senator Seriake Dickson;  the National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas; the Presidential Aspirant, Peter Obi; and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

“On this platform, I will contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. 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 to provide effective representation. That call is loud, consistent, alive, and urgent. I cannot ignore it, and I will not betray the trust you have placed in me,” he said.

He lamented what he described as years of failed leadership, poor governance, and the neglect of the state’s enormous economic potential despite huge federal allocations.

According to him, Delta State, one of Nigeria’s largest oil and gas producers, continues to grapple with decaying infrastructure, unemployment, poor healthcare, and inadequate educational facilities.

He noted that while the state remains richly blessed with fertile agricultural land, vibrant businesses, and educated youths, many communities still suffer from collapsed roads, abandoned projects, and underfunded public institutions.

Also, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor O. Ochei, yesterday formally resigned from the APC, citing the need for broader political growth and a renewed commitment to public service.

Ochei announced his resignation in a statement issued after what he described as “deep reflections and wide consultations” with political associates and supporters across the state.

In a statement made available through his media aide, Austin Edemodu, the former Speaker said he joined the APC in 2016 with sincerity and a firm belief in the party’s vision and ideals, noting that he devoted the last decade to strengthening the party’s structures and political influence.

According to him, his contributions, alongside those of other committed members, helped expand the party’s reach and visibility across Delta State.

“Together with many committed party faithfuls, we expanded the party’s reach, deepened its structures, mobilised support across communities, and worked tirelessly to give the party relevance and visibility within our political environment,” he stated.

Ochei further recalled that he aligned himself with the APC long before many of the party’s current leaders joined its fold, stressing that his political career had always been anchored on leadership, grassroots development, and public service.

However, the Delta State chapter of the APC has declared that Omo-Agege’s resignation from the party would not weaken its political structure, unity, or electoral prospects in the state.

In a statement issued yesterday by the Delta State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, the party insisted that the APC in Delta State remained “strong, united, and irrevocably aligned” with the leadership and political direction of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

The party said it received news of Omo-Agege’s resignation with what it described as “unbothered equanimity,” while wishing the former senator success in his future political engagements.

According to the statement, the APC has experienced unprecedented growth, renewed relevance, and wider grassroots acceptance across Delta State since Governor Sherrif Oborevwori aligned with the ruling party.

The party noted that members and supporters across wards, local council areas, and senatorial districts had embraced a new era of inclusion, stability, and purposeful leadership under the governor’s influence.