By Emeke Alexander
A political advocacy group in Delta State, Delta Central Mandate 2027, has dismissed the resignation of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, from the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as the action of “a drowning politician struggling for relevance.”
The group was reacting to Omo-Agege’s resignation from the APC announced on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, through a letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a statement by the President, Chief Julius Utake, and Secretary, Mr Kingsley Awin, Delta Central Mandate 2027 alleged that Omo-Agege’s political troubles were self-inflicted, accusing him of pursuing his senatorial ambition without broad consultations and sufficient engagement with critical stakeholders within the party structure.
According to the group, the former lawmaker allegedly sidelined party leaders, senatorial executives, local government structures and ward executives while pursuing his political agenda.
The group further claimed that Omo-Agege’s leadership style alienated several APC stakeholders in Delta Central, arguing that his approach weakened internal cohesion within the party.
Delta Central Mandate 2027 also recalled allegations of political betrayal involving prominent APC leaders such as Great Ogboru and O’tega Emerhor, among others, during Omo-Agege’s rise to the position of Deputy Senate President in the 9th National Assembly.
The group, however, did not provide specific evidence to support the allegations but insisted that many party faithful in Delta Central had not forgotten what it described as “years of political arrogance and exclusion.”
It further accused Omo-Agege of pursuing power at all costs, alleging that he had consistently adopted a winner-takes-all approach to politics.
“The desperation for power became so obvious that once things no longer went his way, the next option was to destabilise the political structure. It is always about personal control and dominance,” the statement alleged.
The group expressed strong confidence in Ede Dafinone, noting that his recent victory over Omo-Agege in the APC Delta Central Senatorial primary election reflected his growing acceptance and popularity across the district.
According to the group, Dafinone’s “overwhelming victory” in the primary demonstrated that the people of Delta Central were ready to move in a different political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It maintained that even if Omo-Agege defects to another political party to contest the Delta Central senatorial seat, he would still face defeat at the polls because the political landscape in the district had changed significantly.
The group appealed to the people of Delta Central to remain united and reject what it described as Omo-Agege’s divisive political tactics.
“We urge the good people of Delta Central not to fall for political antics capable of threatening the unity, peace and collective progress of the district. The future of Delta Central must be built on inclusion, consultation and responsible leadership,” the statement added.
The resignation of Omo-Agege from the APC has continued to generate reactions across Delta State political circles, with analysts predicting possible political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
