Omo-Agege leaves APC after losing Delta primary

A former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has left the All Progressives Congress.

Omo-Agege shared his resignation in a letter dated May 22, 2026. The letter was addressed to the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

In a statement released on Wednesday by his media adviser, Sunday Areh, the former senator explained that his decision came after recent events within the party in Delta State. He also had talks with his political associates and supporters.

He believes that his political goals and the needs of his constituents would be better served outside the APC.

“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 said.

The former lawmaker also thanked the APC for allowing him to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate.

“I thank the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate. I wish the party well and have requested that my name be removed from all membership records, registers, and communication lists,” he added.

Omo-Agege emphasized that he is still focused on pursuing development and effective representation for Delta Central and Nigeria.

His resignation follows his loss in the APC senatorial primary election for the Delta Central Senatorial District.

Incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone defeated Omo-Agege in the direct primary election held across the eight local government areas of the district. The election used the Option A4 voting system.

While announcing the results, the Secretary of the APC National Assembly Primary Committee, Nusa Amagbor, said Dafinone received 116,252 votes. Omo-Agege managed only 3,643 votes.

Amagbor stated that the election was carried out according to the party’s rules and declared Dafinone the winner after he secured the highest number of valid votes cast.