Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially resigned from the All-Progressives Congress in a dramatic move that is already sending shockwaves across Delta State politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The former senator, who represented Delta Central Senatorial District and was one of the APC’s strongest political figures in the South-South, announced his resignation after weeks of growing tension and internal political realignments within the party in Delta State.
In a strongly worded resignation letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Omo-Agege declared that he could no longer remain in a political environment where he was unable to protect the interests of his people.
I will not remain sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria, he stated.
The resignation, which was disclosed in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh, followed consultations with political associates, supporters, and loyalists across Delta State.
According to the statement, Omo-Agege concluded that his political future and the aspirations of his supporters would be better pursued outside the ruling party.
The development is being viewed by many political observers as a major blow to the APC in Delta State, considering Omo-Agege’s influence, grassroots structure, and long-standing role in strengthening the party in the region.
During his time in the APC, Omo-Agege emerged as one of the party’s most visible leaders in the South-South and played a major role in national politics as Deputy President of the 9th Senate.
Despite leaving the party, the former lawmaker expressed appreciation to the APC for giving him the platform to serve Nigeria in several capacities over the years.
He also formally requested that his name be removed from all APC membership records and communication platforms.
Political analysts believe the resignation could trigger fresh defections and political alignments in Delta State as preparations intensify for the 2027 elections.
Supporters of the former deputy senate president have described the move as strategic and necessary, insisting that the current political climate within the APC in Delta no longer supports his vision for the state and the Niger Delta region.
Although Omo-Agege did not immediately announce his next political destination, his exit has already fueled speculation about possible alliances with opposition forces or the formation of a new political bloc ahead of the next electoral cycle.
The resignation is expected to reshape political calculations in Delta State, where the battle for control ahead of 2027 is gradually heating up.
