Former Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege backs Obi for 2027

Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has announced his support for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), for the 2027 election. Omo-Agege made the declaration during a television interview on Wednesday, following his recent departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He clarified that his endorsement of Obi does not represent a rejection of major economic policies implemented by President Bola Tinubu, such as the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira. Omo-Agege stated he continues to support those reforms, arguing they are necessary for the economy. He suggested, however, that the public might have greater confidence in the execution of such policies under Obi's leadership.

The former lawmaker also addressed his political standing in Delta State, dismissing rumors that he lost the NDC senatorial primary for the Delta Central district. He asserted he won the primary decisively across all eight local government areas and is awaiting the party's formal ratification of the result. He attributed circulating claims of his defeat to political opponents who are afraid of his influence.