Senator Ovie Omo-Agege Resigns From APC - Politics - Nigeria
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Former Deputy President of the Senate Ovie Omo-Agege has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect, days after losing the party's senatorial primary for Delta Central. In a resignation letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Omo-Agege requested that his name be removed from all party membership records, registers, and communication lists. He stated that he would "not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria."
Omo-Agege, who served as Deputy President of the 9th Senate from 2019 to 2023, lost the APC Delta Central senatorial primary to incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone. According to the APC National Assembly Primary Committee, Dafinone secured 116,252 votes while Omo-Agege received 3,643 votes in the direct primary conducted across eight local government areas of the district using the Option A4 voting system. The former lawmaker said his decision followed extensive consultations with political associates and supporters, adding that recent developments within the APC in Delta State made it difficult to pursue his political objectives and constituent interests through the party.
Omo-Agege thanked the APC for the opportunity to serve in various leadership roles but affirmed that his commitment to delivering development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria would continue outside the party. He has not yet disclosed which political party he plans to join next. However, Chief James Onosakponome, a chieftain of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Delta State, has urged Omo-Agege to defect to the NDC and contest the 2027 governorship election, arguing that a return to the Senate would amount to a political demotion.
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Ovie Omo-Agege resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect.
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Omo-Agege requested that his name be removed from all APC membership records, registers, and communication lists.
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Omo-Agege said 'I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria'.
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Omo-Agege lost the APC Delta Central senatorial primary to incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone.
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Former Deputy President of the Senate Ovie Omo-Agege resigned from the APC after losing the Delta Central APC Senate primary.
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Omo-Agege thanked the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate from 2019 to 2023.
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The resignation letter was dated May 22, 2026.
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Omo-Agege affirmed his focus remains on delivering development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria.
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Omo-Agege said his decision followed extensive consultations with his political associates and supporters.
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Omo-Agege said his political aspirations and constituents' interests are better pursued outside the APC.
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Ovie Omo-Agege served as Deputy President of the 9th Senate from 2019 to 2023.
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Omo-Agege cited recent developments within the APC in Delta State as influencing his decision.
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Omo-Agege contested the APC senatorial primary election for Delta Central
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The statement was signed by his media adviser, Sunday Areh.
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Omo-Agege polled 3,643 votes in the APC primary.
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Omo-Agege has not yet disclosed which political party he plans to join next
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Onosakponome urged Omo-Agege to join the NDC and contest the 2027 governorship election in Delta State
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Dafinone polled 116,252 votes in the primary
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Omo-Agege stated: 'After reviewing recent developments in the party in Delta State and consulting with my associates and supporters, it is clear my political objectives and those of my constituents are better served outside the APC'
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His resignation came days after losing the APC Delta Central senatorial primary for the 2027 elections
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Omo-Agege said: 'I hereby resign my membership of the APC effective immediately'
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Omo-Agege said he will not remain a sitting duck in the APC
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The primary was a direct primary conducted on Monday in all LGAs of Delta Central
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APC primary secretary Nusa Amagbor reported Ede Dafinone polled 116,252 votes
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APC primary secretary reported Omo-Agege received 3,643 votes
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Nusa Amagbor was secretary of the APC National Assembly Primary Committee for Delta State
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Political observers said the move may trigger fresh realignments among Omo-Agege's loyalists
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APC structures have been grappling with internal disagreements in recent months
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Omo-Agege affirmed his focus remains on pursuing development and effective representation
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Omo-Agege stated prevailing developments in Delta APC prevented him from pursuing constituents' interests.
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Chief James Onosakponome is a chieftain of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Delta state.
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Onosakponome described the 2023 governorship mandate as 'stolen mandate.'
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Onosakponome said Omo-Agege should not feel restrained by belief that Governor Oborevwori has first right of refusal for APC governorship ticket.
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Justice M.G. Umar delivered the ruling nullifying portions of INEC timetable.
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The court held INEC acted outside its statutory powers under the Electoral Act 2026 by altering timelines.
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The court ruled INEC cannot shorten the statutory 120-day period under Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act.
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The court held INEC cannot abridge the 90-day window under Section 31 for candidate withdrawal and substitution.
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Onosakponome said if Omo-Agege defects to NDC, he should pursue governorship rather than Senate.
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Onosakponome said many of Omo-Agege's loyal supporters are already aligning with NDC.
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Onosakponome said Omo-Agege commands enormous grassroots support and has political structure for governorship.
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The letter was addressed to the Chairman of APC Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
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Omo-Agege said he will continue pursuing his objectives outside the APC.
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Omo-Agege's resignation letter was dated May 22, 2026.
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The resignation letter was addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
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Omo-Agege cited recent developments within the APC in Delta State and consultations as reasons for his resignation.
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Omo-Agege served as Deputy President of the 9th Senate.
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The resignation was announced in a statement by his media adviser, Sunday Areh.
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Omo-Agege thanked the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate and requested removal from all membership records.
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Omo-Agege concluded his political ambitions could no longer be pursued within the APC
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Omo-Agege represented Delta Central Senatorial District in the Senate
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Omo-Agege holds the traditional title of Obarisi of Urhoboland.
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Sunday Areh is the media adviser to Omo-Agege.
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Omo-Agege said he will continue to pursue development and effective representation for Delta Central and Delta State outside the APC.
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Omo-Agege's resignation from the APC takes immediate effect.
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Omo-Agege stated he could no longer remain in a party where he could not advance his people's interests
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Omo-Agege said his political aspirations and Delta Central's interests are better pursued outside the APC.
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The resignation took immediate effect
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A statement was issued by Omo-Agege's media adviser, Sunny Areh
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Omo-Agege's resignation was announced in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh
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Omo-Agege said he wished the party well
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Orogun Ward 2 is in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State
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Omo-Agege's resignation letter was addressed to the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2
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Omo-Agege thanked the APC for opportunities to serve in various leadership positions
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Ede Dafinone scored 116,252 votes in the primary
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Omo-Agege consulted with his associates and supporters before resigning
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Omo-Agege said: 'My focus remains on delivering development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria. I will pursue these goals outside the APC.'
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Omo-Agege said his decision takes immediate effect.
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Omo-Agege announced his exit from the APC in a statement on his official Facebook page on Wednesday.
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Omo-Agege said his commitment to the development of Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria remained unchanged despite leaving the APC.
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Omo-Agege informed the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State
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Omo-Agege said remaining in the APC would not allow him to effectively pursue the political interests of Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State, and Nigeria
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Omo-Agege wished the APC well
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Onosakponome claimed Omo-Agege still has strong grassroots support across Delta State
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Omo-Agege is one of the most influential politicians in the South-South region of Nigeria
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The APC Delta Central Senatorial District primaries were recently conducted
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Ifeanyi Okowa was former Governor of Delta State from the PDP
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Ovie Omo-Agege was the governorship candidate of Delta State's All Progressives Congress (APC)
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Omo-Agege said he would pursue his goals outside the ruling party
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The primary used the Option A4 system
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Omo-Agege scored 3,643 votes in the primary election
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Omo-Agege forwarded a letter to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government Area, dated May 22, 2026
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Omo-Agege said: 'I will not remain a sitting duck'
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The resignation was effective immediately
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Omo-Agege holds the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)
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The decision followed a critical review of internal developments in Delta State APC
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Dafinone secured the APC ticket for a second term in the Senate
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James Onosakponome argued that a Senate return would amount to a political demotion for Omo-Agege
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A Federal High Court in Abuja nullified parts of INEC's 2027 election timetable
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Omo-Agege reaffirmed his commitment to public service and development efforts for his constituents
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The resignation is expected to trigger fresh political realignments within the APC and the wider political landscape in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections
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Incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone polled 116,252 votes to win the primary
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Official results were announced by the APC National Assembly Primary Committee
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Omo-Agege wrote: 'I hereby resign my membership of the All Progressives Congress, effective immediately.'
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Omo-Agege left the All Progressives Congress after losing the party primary in Delta State
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Ede Dafinone defeated Omo-Agege in the APC primary held on 18 May
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Dafinone secured 116,252 votes in the APC primary
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Omo-Agege rejected the outcome of the primary
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Omo-Agege declared himself the winner of the primary
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Omo-Agege did not disclose his next political move
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Sunday Areh issued a separate statement from Omo-Agege
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Omo-Agege cited political developments in Delta State that no longer support his aspirations and the interests of his supporters.
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Omo-Agege had joined the senatorial contest in Delta state but could not get the ticket.
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Omo-Agege said the decision followed wide consultations with political allies, associates and loyalists across the state.
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Omo-Agege is a former senator
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Ned Nwoko is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress
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Ned Nwoko vowed to challenge the result of the party's senatorial primary in court
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Nwoko spoke during an interview on Arise Television
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Nwoko insisted he won the primary based on results from the wards
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Nwoko rejected the declaration of Ifeanyi Okowa as the winner of the primary election
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Nwoko alleged that midway into the primary, party officials ordered that no results should be announced at the ward level
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Nwoko alleged that party officials instructed results be collated and announced later at the national headquarters in Abuja
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Nwoko said 'Halfway through the primary, we got a message on our phones saying that no results should be announced at the ward level; they should be collected and announced later at the national level in Abuja'
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Nwoko said 'I will go to court, and I believe that President Bola Tinubu will wade into the matter'
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Chief James Onosakponome is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
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Onosakponome said Omo-Agege should not settle for another Senate seat
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Onosakponome said a politician of Omo-Agege's level should aim for the governorship
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Onosakponome claimed Omo-Agege has more than 240,000 loyal supporters across the state
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The primary was for the 2027 general elections
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Incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone emerged as the APC candidate
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The party's electoral committee declared Dafinone the winner
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Sheriff Oborevwori was Governor of Delta State and successor to Okowa from the PDP
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Both Okowa and Oborevwori defected from the PDP to the APC
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Governor Oborevwori openly declared support for Ede Dafinone during the primary
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Dafinone is an Urhobo politician like Omo-Agege
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A senior APC stakeholder said the party structure changed after the governor joined
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Omo-Agege was defeated by Ifeanyi Okowa for the senatorial ticket of the APC
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The former lawmaker reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria
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The former lawmaker stressed he would continue to pursue those goals outside the ruling party
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The resignation statement was released on his social media pages
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Omo-Agege said the party situation no longer aligns with his political objectives or the interests of his constituents
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Omo-Agege lost his Senate ticket ahead of the next electoral cycle
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Incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone secured the APC ticket for Delta Central
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The resignation signals a formal break ahead of the 2027 election cycle
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The resignation underscores widening factional tensions within Delta APC
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His resignation followed deepening internal crises within the APC in Delta State
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Omo-Agege said recent developments within the party made it difficult to continue under the APC platform
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The direct primary was conducted across eight local government areas of Delta Central district
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Omo-Agege emerged as the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections
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The APC in Delta State has been plagued by factional struggles over leadership, structure, and control of party machinery
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These disputes intensified after the governorship primary cycle
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Allegations of imposition, parallel structures, and prolonged court battles weakened party cohesion
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Former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa entered the APC
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The internal tensions involved political dynamics with Senator Ned Nwoko
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These developments reshaped influence blocs within the party, particularly in Delta North
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Omo-Agege said: 'After reviewing recent developments... better served outside the party'
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The article was published on May 27th in Lagos
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The letter was signed by Omo-Agege
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The letter was sighted by Urhobotoday
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Sunday Areh issued the statement in Asaba, Delta State capital
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The statement was released on Wednesday
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Omo-Agege is expected to announce his membership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
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A source confirmed the development on Wednesday to The Whistler
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The source said he has left APC and will announce NDC soon
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Supporters and loyalists of Omo-Agege are expected to move with him to the NDC
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Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the NDC earlier in May
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Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso cited the need to rescue Nigeria from worsening insecurity and economic hardship
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The court ruling opened a window for aggrieved aspirants who lost primaries to switch parties
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The resignation followed internal political developments linked to the APC governorship ticket in Delta State
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Omo-Agege's resignation follows his reported failure to secure the APC governorship ticket in Delta State
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The reported failure intensified speculation about growing divisions within the APC's state structure
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Omo-Agege has influence within the South-South political landscape
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Omo-Agege remains one of the APC's most prominent figures in the South-South region
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Omo-Agege lost at the APC party's primary a few days before his resignation
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A statement was made available to the press on Wednesday by his media adviser Sunny Areh
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Omo-Agege flatly rejected the primary results
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Votes were cast across eight local government areas in the senatorial district
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The statement was issued through his spokesman Sunday Areh
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The primary was held on May 17
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Diaspora Digital Media reported that Omo-Agege is set to announce membership of the National Democratic Congress
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There is pressure on Omo-Agege to abandon the APC after his primary defeat
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NDC chieftain Chief James Onosakponome urged Omo-Agege to defect to the NDC
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Onosakponome urged Omo-Agege to contest the 2027 governorship election instead of returning to the Senate
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Onosakponome said returning to the Senate would amount to a 'political demotion' for a former deputy senate president
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Omo-Age resigned following his defeat in the Delta Central senatorial primary
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Sunday Areh said Omo-Age believes his political goals and the interests of his constituents would be better served outside the APC
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Omo-Age asked for his name to be removed from all party records
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According to the APC National Assembly Primary Committee, Omo-Age polled 3,643 votes
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The district has eight local government areas (LGAs)
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Sunday Areh said Omo-Agege remained committed to pursuing development and effective representation for his constituents and the country outside the APC
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Vanguard reported the contents of the resignation letter
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Omo-Agege said his decision followed a careful review of recent happenings within the APC
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Omo-Agege reaffirmed his commitment to public service and development in Delta Central and beyond
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Hon. Abdulmajid Isa Umar Mai Rigar Fata defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
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Mai Rigar Fata represents Gwale Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly
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Mai Rigar Fata defected after failing to secure the APC ticket for re-election
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Gwale is the home constituency of Kano state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
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Copies of the statement were made available to journalists in Warri on Wednesday
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Efforts to reach his media aide to confirm his new party failed
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Omo-Agege requested removal from all APC membership records, registers, and communication lists
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The decision followed extensive consultations with his political associates and core supporters
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Incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone defeated Omo-Agege in the direct primary election
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The primary election was conducted across the eight local government areas of Delta Central Senatorial District
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The primary used the Option A4 voting system
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Nusa Amagbor, Secretary of the APC National Assembly Primary Committee, announced the results
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Amagbor said the exercise was conducted in line with party guidelines
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Amagbor declared Dafinone the winner after securing the highest number of valid votes
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Ovie Omo-Agege claimed he stopped Saraki and others from impeaching Buhari
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Ovie Omo-Agege declared intention to run for governor of Delta State
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The resignation was announced in a statement released on Wednesday
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The statement said the decision followed extensive consultations with political associates and supporters
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Omo-Agege said his commitment to delivering development and robust representation remains unwavering
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Omo-Agege stated that his political focus remains unchanged despite his departure
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He served as Deputy President of the 9th Senate from 2019 to 2023
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Quote: 'After reviewing recent developments in the party in Delta State and consulting with my associates and supporters, it is clear my political objectives and those of my constituents are better served outside the APC'
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Quote: 'I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria'
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He stated he would pursue political ambitions outside the APC
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His exit from APC occurred amid growing internal disputes and power struggles in Delta State following the primary contests
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SaharaReporters reported that Omo-Agege plans to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
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Quote: 'As I talk to you, all his foot soldiers, supporters and so many others who believe in his ambition have been sent to join the NDC ahead of his defection to the party to contest the senatorial election there having been denied the ticket in the APC'
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Senator Ovie Omo Agege held the traditional title of Obarisi of Urhoboland.
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Senator Ovie Omo Agege stated that he reviewed recent developments in the party in Delta State.
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Senator Ovie Omo Agege stated that he consulted with his associates and supporters.
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Senator Ovie Omo Agege wished the APC well.
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Onosakponome claimed Omo-Agege controls over 240,000 organic votes across Delta state.
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Onosakponome said Omo-Agege should not step down for anybody in another political party.
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Onosakponome said Omo-Agege has the capacity and popularity to contest and win governorship.
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Onosakponome maintained Omo-Agege has grassroots appeal across the three senatorial districts.
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Onosakponome urged Omo-Agege not to remain politically sidelined at a crucial period.
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