Omo-Agege Dumps APC, Says He Won’t Remain ‘Sitting Duck’ In Party Unable To Protect Delta Interests

Asaba, Delta State– Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has announced his resignation from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he can no longer remain in a political party where he is unable to advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria.

The resignation, which takes immediate effect, was contained in a press statement signed by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh.

According to the statement, Omo-Agege formally communicated his decision in a letter addressed to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

The former Deputy Senate President, who also holds the traditional title of Obarisi of Urhoboland, said his decision followed careful consultations with political associates, supporters and stakeholders, as well as a review of recent political developments within the APC in Delta State.

“After reviewing recent developments within the APC in Delta State and consulting with my associates and supporters, it is clear that my political objectives and those of my constituents are better served outside the party,” Omo-Agege said.

The former senator, who represented Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, accused the party of creating conditions that no longer allow him to effectively pursue the interests of his people.

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

Omo-Agege, a key figure in the APC and one of the party’s most prominent leaders in Delta State, thanked the party for the opportunity given to him to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

“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,” he added.

The statement further noted that despite leaving the APC, Omo-Agege remains committed to pursuing development and effective representation for the people of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria.

“He affirmed that his focus remains on delivering development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria, and that he will seek to pursue these goals outside the APC,” he said.