By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau
The political dynamics in the country are changing in geometrical form as the former Deputy Senate President, Chief Ovie Omo-Agege has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect, saying he could no longer achieve his objectives and those of his constituents within the ruling party.
He stated his resignation in a letter dated May 22, 2026, to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government, Delta State.
Omo-Agege said he made his decision after reviewing recent developments within the APC and consulting with his associates and supporters.
According to a statement made available to the press on Wednesday by his media adviser, Sunny Areh, Omo-Agege said: “I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I can not advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria.”
“I thank the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate. I wish the party well and have requested that my name be removed from all membership records, registers, and communication lists,” he added.
He, however, stated that his focus remains on delivering development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria.
Omo-Agege was defeated in the recent APC primary for Delta Central by the incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone.
According to the results announced by the APC National Assembly Primary Committee, which he flatly rejected, Dafinone polled 116,252 votes while Omo-Agege got 3,643 votes across the eight local government areas in the senatorial district.
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