Omo-Agege Backs Obi’s 2027 Ambition, Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

Omo-Agege Backs Obi’s 2027 Ambition, Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has declared support for the 2027 presidential ambition of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, while insisting that he still backs key economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu.

Omo-Agege made the remarks during an appearance on ARISE Television’s The Morning Show, where he addressed growing public attention around his political alignment following his exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He explained that his support for Obi does not amount to a rejection of the Tinubu administration’s policies, stressing that his position on major economic decisions remains unchanged.

“I was a member of the APC. I never left the APC; the party left me and left my over 230,000 supporters in Delta State,” he said during the interview.

Omo-Agege maintained that he continues to support some of the administration’s flagship economic measures, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira, which he described as difficult but necessary reforms.

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“When Mr President came up with the economic policies, most especially the naira floatation and subsidy removal, these are policies I supported and continue to support,” he stated.

He further argued that his position on the reforms is consistent with his earlier stance and should not be interpreted as political contradiction.

According to him, the same policy ideas being implemented by the Tinubu administration were also previously advocated by Peter Obi, suggesting a policy convergence between both political figures despite being in different parties.

“Even though these policies were espoused by Mr President, which I support, the same policies were also supported by Peter Obi,” he said.

Omo-Agege added that his endorsement of Obi for the 2027 presidential race is rooted in his belief that Nigerians may have greater confidence in the implementation of the reforms under Obi’s leadership.

He argued that public trust and perception play a major role in the success of economic policies, especially those that have short-term social and economic impacts.

“The question is, have I changed my opinion about this? No, I have not,” he said.

“I just believe that under the new platform I’ve gone to, these policies will continue and the people… would feel more confident because they are more comfortable and trust Peter Obi that he will make these policies work more than Mr President could have done.”

He also insisted that the policies themselves should not be blamed for current economic challenges, but rather their implementation and public acceptance.

“The policies are not bad policies,” Omo-Agege added.

His comments come amid increasing political realignments and early positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, with key figures across party lines beginning to signal shifting alliances and strategic endorsements.

Political observers say Omo-Agege’s remarks highlight the evolving and often fluid nature of Nigeria’s opposition and ruling party dynamics, particularly as debates around economic reforms, cost of living, and governance continue to shape national discourse.

Omo-Agege Backs Obi’s 2027 Ambition, Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms