Prominent Urhobo opinion leaders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State have thrown their weight behind party chieftain, Olorogun John Obukowho Nani, as a leading contender for the Delta Central Senatorial seat. The endorsement followed an expanded emergency meeting held at the residence of party leader, Alhaji Barrister Mumakai Unagha, where stakeholders across the district deliberated on zoning, equity, and party strategy ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on behalf of the group, Unagha argued that principles of fairness and political balance favour the emergence of…
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Delta Central 2027: Why John Nani Should Be APC’s Quiet Game-Changer
By Darlington Oghenekaro The case for shifting Delta Central’s 2027 Senate ticket to Ethiope Federal Constituency is no longer just a matter of political courtesy, it is fast becoming a strategic necessity in light of the deepening divisions within the district’s dominant blocs. The contest has largely centred around Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, and Senator Ede Dafinone, all of whom command influence within Ughelli/Udu and Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie federal constituencies. Rather than strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC), this concentration has intensified rivalry, creating fault lines that could prove…
Read MoreThe Arrogance Of Omission: How Omo-Agege Disrespected Governor Oborevwori And Dimmed His Own Declaration
By Arieri Agbro What someone keeps quiet about can matter more than their speech. When Senator Ovie Omo-Agege announced his bid for Delta Central, the missing words stood out sharply. He did not mention Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at all. That gap carried meaning, not oversight. The unspoken part shaped perception – poorly. He spoke directly to the President, lifting up national programs while listing his own past moves. Not once did he mention the governor now in office, though that leader comes from the very same Delta Central…
Read MoreWe Will Fight To Return All APC Candidates in 2027— Omo-Agege
Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has reaffirmed his resolve to mobilize support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the party will pursue a united and strategic effort to secure victory across all levels. Addressing a large gathering in Oromurhu-Orogun in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Omo-Agege disclosed that he has formally accepted the call by his constituents and supporters to contest once again for the Delta Central Senatorial seat. “Yesterday, I ascended, yielded to the sustained appeals and yearnings of…
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