Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has decided to dump APC following controversies surrounding the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary in Delta South, declaring that he would not remain “a sitting duck” amid what he described as politically targeted developments within the party structure in Delta State.
The decision to dump APC came after growing tensions within the Delta State chapter of the ruling party following the conduct of recent primaries.
Omo-Agege, who served as Deputy Senate President between 2019 and 2023 and later emerged as APC governorship candidate in Delta State during the 2023 elections, has remained one of the party’s dominant political figures in the South-South region. The immediate crisis reportedly followed the APC Delta South Senatorial District primary, where political disagreements emerged over candidate emergence and party control ahead of the 2027 elections.
Explaining his decision to dump APC, Omo-Agege alleged that internal forces within the party had systematically moved to weaken his political structure in Delta State.
He specifically referenced the outcome of the Delta South senatorial primary, where Chief Michael Johnny was declared winner over Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, who is currently representing Delta South in the Senate. The development generated serious disagreement among party stakeholders, with accusations of manipulation and interference trailing the exercise.
Omo-Agege stated that recent events within the party showed a deliberate effort to sideline his supporters and political allies despite years of investment in strengthening APC structures across Delta State. “I will not remain a sitting duck,” he declared while announcing his departure from the party.
The decision to dump APC has already triggered reactions within Delta political circles due to Omo-Agege’s influence in the state and his role in building opposition politics against the Peoples Democratic Party, which has controlled Delta State since 1999. Political observers believe the move could reshape alignments within Delta APC, especially among grassroots coordinators, local government structures, and supporters loyal to the former deputy senate president.
The move to dump APC represents a significant development in Delta State politics ahead of the 2027 elections.
Analysts say Omo-Agege’s exit could weaken the APC’s organisational cohesion in parts of Delta South and affect future electoral calculations within the opposition party. The development may also intensify political negotiations among rival factions as stakeholders reposition themselves ahead of governorship and legislative contests.
