Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing political developments in Delta State that he said no longer support his aspirations and the interests of his supporters.
The former senator announced his exit from the ruling party in a statement published on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, with the announcement signed by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh.
In a resignation letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Omo-Agege said the decision followed wide consultations with political allies, associates and loyalists across the state.
He explained that continuing in the APC would make it difficult for him to effectively pursue the political and developmental interests of Delta Central and the state at large.
“I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria,” the former lawmaker declared.
Omo-Agege also appreciated the APC for the platform it provided him to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate, while noting that he had requested the removal of his name from all party records and communication structures.
“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.
The Obarisi of Urhoboland maintained that his commitment to the development of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria remains unwavering, stressing that he would continue pursuing those goals outside the APC.
Political observers believe the development could reshape the political landscape in Delta State as consultations and alignments ahead of the 2027 elections continue to gather momentum.
