Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress, citing recent developments within the party in Delta State and the need to better advance the interests of his constituents outside the ruling party.
Omo-Agege, who represented Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly and served as Deputy President of the 9th Senate from 2019 to 2023, announced his resignation in a letter dated May 22, 2026, and addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
In the strongly-worded letter, the former governorship candidate of the APC in Delta State declared that he could no longer remain in a political environment where, according to him, he was unable to effectively pursue the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria.
“I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria,” Omo-Agege stated.
He explained that his decision followed extensive consultations with his political associates and supporters, adding that his future political objectives would be better pursued outside the APC.
The former lawmaker, however, appreciated the party for the platform and opportunity it gave him to serve as Deputy President of the Senate during the 9th National Assembly.
“I thank the party for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate. I wish the APC well and request that my name be removed from all membership records, registers and communication lists,” he wrote.
Omo-Agege further stressed that his commitment to development and effective representation for the people of Delta Central and Delta State remained unchanged despite his exit from the party.
“My focus remains on delivering development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria. I will pursue these goals outside the APC,” the letter added.
The resignation is expected to trigger fresh political conversations and possible realignments within Delta State’s political landscape ahead of future electoral contests, especially given Omo-Agege’s influence in Delta Central and the wider Urhobo political structure.
