Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC), barely six days after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC), as he declared his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
Omo-Agege made the announcement in a statement personally signed on Thursday, saying his decision followed “weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations” with political associates, supporters, and stakeholders across Delta State and beyond.
The former lawmaker said he was convinced that the NDC provides the “clearest path” to advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria, describing the party as a platform built on inclusion, accountability, grassroots participation, and true federalism.
He also confirmed that he would work alongside the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 elections.
“I formally announce my decision to join the National Democratic Congress (NDC),” Omo-Agege stated. “The NDC represents leadership that listens first, acts with integrity, and delivers results that can be seen and felt in daily life.”
The former Delta governorship candidate expressed appreciation to key leaders of the party, including former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson; NDC National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas; presidential aspirant Peter Obi; and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for their roles in welcoming him into the party.
Declaring his ambition to return to the Senate, Omo-Agege said the move was driven by what he described as a growing demand from the people of Delta Central for effective representation.
“On this platform, I will contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. 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,” he said.
The former senator criticized the state of infrastructure and governance in Delta State despite huge federal allocations accruing to the oil-rich state.
According to him, many communities still suffer from poor roads, underfunded health centres, unemployment, and inadequate educational facilities.
“Too much of Delta’s wealth sits in CBN accounts while our people suffer from bad roads, collapsed hospitals, and abandoned communities. This is not governance. It is a failure of leadership and a betrayal of public trust,” he declared.
Omo-Agege further pledged to rebuild the NDC structure across Delta State ahead of the 2027 polls, noting that he previously helped build the APC into a competitive political force in the state.
“Our immediate priority will be to strengthen the party from the ward level upward, register new members, and prepare a credible slate of candidates for the 2027 elections,” he said.
He promised to champion fair allocation of federal projects, youth empowerment, agricultural development, improved healthcare, and better educational opportunities if elected back to the Senate.
The former Deputy Senate President also called on youths, women, traditional rulers, and voters across the state to actively participate in the political process ahead of the next general elections.
“The work starts now. The time is now. The people are ready,” he concluded.
— With statement by Sunny Areh, Media Adviser to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.
