Omo-Agege dumps APC after Senate ticket loss

Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), effective immediately.

Omo-Agege announced his resignation via a letter addressed to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State and dated May 22, 2026.

The former senator, in the letter obtained by The Star on Wednesday, stated that after reviewing recent developments within the APC in Delta State and consulting with his associates and supporters, it is clear that his political objectives and those of his constituents are better served outside the party.

He stated: “I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria.

“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.”

Omo-Agege affirmed that his focus remains on delivering development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria.

Group urges Plateau elite to back Mutfwang, defend APC defection

He added that he will seek to pursue these goals outside the APC

Omo-Agege recently contested the APC senatorial primary election for Delta Central but lost to incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone.

According to the official results announced by the APC National Assembly Primary Committee, Dafinone polled 116,252 votes, while Omo-Agege secured 3,643 votes across the eight local government areas in the senatorial district.