BREAKING: Sen. Omo-Agege dumps ruling party APC, says Delta’s interest must be defended

Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress with immediate effect.

In a resignation letter dated May 22, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of APC Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Omo-Agege said recent developments within the party and consultations with his associates and supporters informed his decision to leave the ruling party.

According to him, his political aspirations and the interests of his constituents would be better pursued outside the APC.

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

The former lawmaker expressed gratitude to the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate, while also requesting that his name be removed from all party membership records, registers and communication platforms.

“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.

In a statement signed by his media adviser, Sunny Areh, Omo-Agege maintained that his focus remains on delivering development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria.

He added that he would continue to pursue those objectives outside the APC, a development expected to further reshape political alignments in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.