Omo-Agege quits APC, rejects ‘Sitting Duck’ role

Goddy Simon, Asaba

Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing recent events within the party in Delta State.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh, Omo-Agege said his resignation takes immediate effect.

The former lawmaker, in a letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of APC Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, said the decision followed extensive consultations with his associates and supporters.

According to him, his political aspirations and the interests of his constituents would be better pursued outside the ruling party.

“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, however, expressed appreciation to the APC for the opportunity 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 further affirmed his commitment to pursuing development and effective representation for the people of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria outside the APC.