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Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he could no longer remain in a party where he was unable to advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria.

Omo-Agege, who served as Deputy Senate President in the 9th National Assembly, announced his resignation 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.

The former governorship candidate of the APC in Delta State said his decision followed a review of recent political developments within the party in the state and extensive consultations with his political associates and supporters.

According to him, it had become clear that 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 declared.

He, however, expressed gratitude to the APC for the platform it provided him to serve as Deputy President of the Senate, while wishing the party well in its future engagements.

“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 stated.

Despite quitting the APC, Omo-Agege maintained that his commitment to the development of Delta Central and the overall progress of Delta State and Nigeria remained unwavering.

He said he would continue to pursue effective representation and development-driven politics outside the APC fold.

The resignation, announced in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh, is expected to trigger major political realignments in Delta State ahead of the 2027 political season.