Omo-Agege Resigns From APC After Delta Primary Setback

Omo-Agege Resigns From APC After Delta Primary Setback

 

Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress, citing internal developments within the party and the need to pursue the interests of his constituents through a different political platform.

 

Omo-Agege’s resignation was contained in a letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to the chairman of APC Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

 

The former Delta Central senator explained that recent events within the party had made it difficult for him to continue advancing the political and developmental aspirations of his people under the APC.

 

According to him, his decision followed wide consultations with political associates, supporters, and stakeholders across Delta State.

 

“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 reportedly stated in the resignation letter.

 

Omo-Agege also expressed appreciation to the APC for providing him the platform to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate, describing the opportunity as a privilege he would always cherish.

 

He further requested that his name be removed from all party registers, communication channels, and official structures of the APC at the ward, state, and national levels.

 

The resignation comes barely days after Omo-Agege reportedly lost the APC senatorial primary election for Delta Central ahead of the 2027 general elections, a development political observers believe may have influenced his decision to quit the party.

 

A prominent figure in Delta State politics, Omo-Agege was the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Delta State. He also served as Deputy Senate President between 2019 and 2023 during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

 

His exit is expected to trigger fresh political realignments within the APC in Delta State, especially in Delta Central Senatorial District where he commands significant political influence.

 

As of the time of filing this report, the APC leadership had yet to officially react to his resignation or disclose whether efforts were being made to persuade him to reconsider his decision.

 

Omo-Agege Resigns From APC After Delta Primary Setback