Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress in Delta State, a move expected to reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Omo-Agege announced his resignation in a statement dated May 22, 2026, signed by his media adviser, Sunday Areh, and made available to journalists in Warri on Wednesday.
The former senator, who represented Delta Central Senatorial District and served as Deputy President of the 9th Senate from 2019 to 2023, confirmed that his resignation from the ruling party takes immediate effect.
According to the statement, Omo-Agege had earlier submitted a formal resignation letter to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Explaining the reasons behind his decision, the former lawmaker said recent political developments within the APC in Delta State, alongside consultations with his political associates and supporters, convinced him that his political future would be better pursued outside the party.
He stated that remaining in the APC would no longer allow him to effectively advance the interests of Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State and Nigeria.
“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,” he said.
Omo-Agege stressed
that he could not continue in a political environment where he believed he would be unable to champion the aspirations of his people.“I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria,” he added.
Despite leaving the APC, the former Deputy Senate President maintained that his commitment to the development of Delta Central and the nation remains unwavering.
“My focus remains on delivering development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria. I will pursue these goals outside the APC,” he stated.
Omo-Agege also expressed appreciation to the APC for providing him the platform to serve at the highest level of the National Assembly.
“I thank the party for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate. I wish the APC well and request that my name be removed from all membership records, registers and communication lists,” he wrote.
However, the former governorship candidate has yet to reveal the political platform he intends to join, fuelling speculation over possible alliances and political realignments in Delta State.
Efforts to reach his media aide for clarification on his next political destination were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
Political observers believe the development could trigger fresh alignments within the APC and across other parties in Delta State as preparations gradually gather momentum for the 2027 elections.
