Breaking: Omo-Agege joins NDC, declares for Senate

FORMER Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally announced his defection to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.

In a detailed press statement issued on Thursday, Omo-Agege said his decision followed “weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations” with political stakeholders across Delta State and beyond, insisting that the move was driven by a renewed commitment to responsive and accountable leadership.

“Deltans want leadership that listens first, acts with integrity, and delivers results that can be seen and felt in daily life,” he said.

Omo-Agege expressed appreciation to leading figures of the NDC for what he described as open engagement and encouragement during his consultations.

He specifically named former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, NDC National Chairman Senator Moses Cleopas, presidential aspirant Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as key actors behind the emerging political platform.

According to him, the NDC represents “inclusion, accountability, grassroots participation, and true federalism”, adding that the party offers the most credible structure for addressing Nigeria’s governance challenges.

Senate ambition and political return

The former senator confirmed he would be returning to contest for the Delta Central Senate seat, framing the move as a response to persistent calls from his constituents.

“This is not about me. It is about the mandate you entrusted to me in 2019 and the renewed call from our people for effective representation,” he stated.

He added that the call for his return was “loud, consistent, alive, and urgent”, vowing not to ignore it.

Attack on governance delivery in Delta

Omo-Agege used the statement to criticise governance performance in Delta State, arguing that despite significant federal allocations, development outcomes remain poor.

He lamented deteriorating infrastructure, describing a situation where “roads have collapsed and remain impassable for months, primary health centres lack drugs and equipment, and schools struggle with overcrowding and inadequate facilities.”

According to him, the mismatch between revenue inflows and development outcomes reflects a deeper leadership failure.

“Too much of Delta’s wealth sits in CBN accounts while our people suffer from bad roads, collapsed hospitals, and abandoned communities,” he said.

Political strategy and mobilisation

The former Senate Deputy President said the NDC would be strengthened from the grassroots level in preparation for the 2027 elections, including ward-level mobilisation and membership expansion.

He also recalled his past role in building political structures, insisting that the experience would be deployed to make the NDC competitive in Delta State.

“We did it before when many said it was impossible. We mobilised at the grassroots, organised our people, and changed the political equation,” he said.

Call to voters and stakeholders

Omo-Agege called on youths, women, traditional rulers, and voters across Delta State to actively participate in the political process ahead of 2027.

He urged young people to register and vote, insisting that their participation would determine the future of governance in the state.

He also called on women to mobilise their communities, while urging traditional rulers to provide guidance and moral direction.

Commitment to legislative agenda

If elected, he pledged to prioritise infrastructure development, job creation, small and medium enterprise support, improved healthcare delivery, and agricultural expansion.

He further promised to ensure fair representation of Delta’s three senatorial districts, stressing that unity would strengthen the state’s influence at the federal level.

Omo-Agege described the 2027 elections as a defining moment for Delta State and Nigeria, framing it as a choice between continuity and reform.

“In 2027, we will end the era of excuses, empty promises, and leaders who vanish after elections. Together, under the banner of the National Democratic Congress, we will reclaim Delta State,” he declared.