ASABA/Nigeria: Less than 24 hours after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
Omo-Agege, in a personally signed statement issued on Thursday, said his decision followed weeks of consultations, reflection and engagements with political associates, supporters and stakeholders across the country.
The former lawmaker said his move to the NDC was driven by what he described as the growing desire among Deltans for leadership anchored on integrity, accountability and people-oriented governance.
According to him, the NDC represents a credible platform founded on inclusion, grassroots participation, transparency and true federalism, adding that the party offers the clearest pathway to advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria.
He expressed appreciation to key leaders of the party, including the Founder and Leader of the NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson; the National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas; presidential aspirant, Governor Peter Obi; and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, whom he described as committed to building a credible alternative political platform for Nigerians.
“This decision is the product of weeks of reflection, wide consultations and honest conversations with the people I serve. Across all these engagements, one truth stood out: Deltans want leadership that listens first, acts with integrity and delivers results that can be seen and felt in daily life,” he stated.
Omo-Agege said his decision to seek a return to the Senate was in response to persistent calls from constituents who, according to him, desire effective representation in the National Assembly.
“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,” he said.
The former Deputy Senate President took a swipe at the current state of governance in Delta State, lamenting what he described as the disconnect between the state’s enormous resources and the living conditions of the people.
He noted that despite Delta State’s huge earnings from oil and gas resources, many communities still grapple with bad roads, poor healthcare facilities, inadequate schools, unemployment and harsh business conditions.
“Right now, 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 said the NDC was prepared to challenge what he termed years of failed leadership and promised to build a formidable political structure across Delta State ahead of the 2027 elections.
He recalled how his political structure previously transformed the APC into a competitive force in Delta State and vowed to deploy the same grassroots mobilisation strategy in strengthening the NDC.
The former senator also promised to champion legislation and policies that would promote infrastructure development, job creation, support for small and medium-scale enterprises, improved healthcare delivery and better educational opportunities for the people.
He stressed the need for unity among the three senatorial districts of the state, saying a united Delta would have a stronger voice in national affairs.
“I will represent Delta North, Delta South and Delta Central with fairness and balance. A divided Delta is a weakened Delta. When we speak with one voice, Abuja listens,” he stated.
Omo-Agege further disclosed that the NDC would field candidates for governorship and other elective offices in Delta State, insisting that the party would provide a fresh direction for the state and the country.
He called on youths, women, traditional rulers and registered voters across the state to actively participate in the political process ahead of the 2027 elections.
“To the youth of Delta State: your time is now. Organize in your communities, register to vote and make your voices impossible to ignore,” he urged.
The former Deputy Senate President maintained that 2027 would mark a turning point for Delta State and Nigeria, promising that the NDC would work towards ending what he described as an era of failed promises, poor governance and political exclusion.
“The work starts now. The time is now. The people are ready,” Omo-Agege declared.
