By Our Staff Reporter
The ongoing political consultations ahead of the 2027 elections took a notable turn in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State as former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, engaged residents, political stakeholders and supporters during his consultation visit to the area.
A defining moment of the visit came when an elderly participant asked the former senator a direct question: “What have you done for the people of Udu?”
Rather than dismissing the question, Omo-Agege reportedly took time to respond, outlining projects and interventions he said were attracted to communities across Delta Central and beyond during his tenure in the National Assembly.
The exchange has since generated considerable reactions among politicians, supporters and stakeholders within Delta Central Senatorial District and from other parts of the country.
Supporters of the former senator argue that his record in the Senate, particularly during his tenure as Deputy President of the Senate, demonstrates experience and capacity that Delta Central should consider ahead of 2027.
One supporter described him as a “capacity leader”, while another declared: “Omo-Agege has tried; let’s vote for him again. He will do more if given the opportunity.”
Another commentator argued that, among senators produced by Delta State, Omo-Agege’s performance stands out, saying: “Let’s be sincere, among all the senators Delta has produced, Ovie Omo-Agege is the best-performing senator.”
Other supporters pointed to projects and interventions associated with the former senator, including educational and constituency-development initiatives.
“Obarisi’s projects are just too much to ignore,” another supporter stated, citing projects such as the ICT centre at St. Ita’s College, Sapele, Urhobo College, Effurun, and St. George’s College, Obinomba, among others.
A supporter from outside Delta State also weighed in, arguing that the Senate requires lawmakers who can speak up and attract development to their constituencies.
“My Urhobo in-laws, I’m not from Delta State, but the truth be told, the Senate is not a place for quiet people if you must bring development to your constituency,” the commentator said, adding that, based on his assessment, Omo-Agege deserves another opportunity.
Another supporter described the former senator as “a special gift to Urhobos, Delta State and Nigeria,” while another declared: “This is capacity, Obarisi.”
The Udu encounter also produced a particularly emotional reaction from one of Omo-Agege’s supporters, who praised the former senator for responding directly to the elderly man who raised the question.
According to the supporter, the elderly man appeared surprised after Omo-Agege explained the interventions he said had benefited Udu Local Government Area and subsequently asked whether he was indeed the Omo-Agege he had heard about.
The supporter said Omo-Agege responded affirmatively before reportedly exchanging a handshake with the elderly man.
The encounter, the supporter argued, demonstrated the importance of directly engaging constituents and explaining what government representatives have done with their mandates.
Not everyone agrees
While the visit has generated strong support for Omo-Agege’s return to the Senate, not all reactions have been favourable.
One commentator questioned why the former senator’s alleged projects and interventions should be concentrated in particular areas, asking: “But why only Udu? Why he no spread am?”
Another contributor offered a different perspective, arguing that political leadership should not be permanently concentrated in one individual.
“Life na turn-by-turn. There are other best hands. Let others do theirs and leave for others to contribute to Delta Central development,” the commentator said.
These divergent views reflect the wider political conversation already building around the 2027 elections, with supporters highlighting Omo-Agege’s record and experience, while others argue for new leadership and broader opportunities for political participation.
‘Send experience back to the Senate’
Supporters campaigning for Omo-Agege’s return have increasingly framed the 2027 contest around experience, legislative knowledge and the ability to attract federal projects.
They point to his tenure as Deputy President of the Senate and his role in constitutional review and other legislative activities as evidence of his experience at the highest level of national lawmaking.
One campaign message making the rounds in political circles declares:
“Delta Central needs a voice that knows how laws are made and how to bring results home.”
The message further argues that Omo-Agege, as Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, was positioned at the centre of national decision-making and used that position to pursue legislative and constituency-development initiatives.
Supporters also cite the Federal Polytechnic Orogun, educational projects and constituency empowerment programmes as part of the former senator’s political record.
Their argument is simple: with the 2027 elections approaching, Delta Central should return an experienced hand rather than electing someone who would have to learn the workings of the Senate from scratch.
Hence, the emerging campaign slogan among his supporters is:
“Let’s Send Experience Back to the Senate: Ovie Omo-Agege 2027.”
A 2027 contest taking shape
The Udu consultation is therefore more than another political gathering. It has become a talking point in the unfolding debate over who should represent Delta Central in the next Senate.
For his supporters, Omo-Agege’s record, legislative experience and alleged constituency projects make the argument for his return compelling.
For his critics and those seeking a change, however, the 2027 election should provide an opportunity for other capable leaders to emerge and contribute to the development of Delta Central.
As the political consultations continue, one thing is increasingly clear: the contest for Delta Central’s Senate seat in 2027 is already generating strong opinions, and Ovie Omo-Agege remains one of the major figures at the centre of that conversation.
“Agege Again”, his supporters insist.
“Capacity. Experience. Results.”
