Former Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege resigns from APC

Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has resigned from Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress, days after losing the party's primary election for the Delta Central senatorial seat. The resignation, announced in a letter dated May 22, marks a significant defection from the party in the oil-rich Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Omo-Agege, who represented Delta Central in the Senate and served as Deputy President of the 9th Senate, was defeated by the incumbent senator, Ede Dafinone, in the primary held on May 18. According to official party results, Dafinone secured 116,252 votes, while Omo-Agege polled 3,643 votes. Omo-Agege rejected the outcome, declaring himself the winner despite the party's official declaration.

In his resignation letter addressed to the APC chairman of his local ward, Omo-Agege stated his decision followed consultations with his political associates and supporters. He said that after reviewing recent developments within the APC in Delta State, it was clear his political objectives and those of his constituents were better served outside the party. He added that he would not remain in a party where he could not advance the...