Tag: Senator Ovie Omo-Agege

2027: Anaughe Demands Probe, Prosecution Over Alleged Attacks On Omo-Agege’s Campaign Venue, Supporters

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Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications to the Delta Central senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Godwin Anaughe, has called on security agencies to immediately investigate and prosecute persons allegedly involved in attacks on Omo-Agege’s supporters and the destruction of a campaign venue in Delta State.   Anaughe, who made the call in a statement made available to journalists in Warri, also urged security agencies to investigate alleged threats to the life of the former Deputy President of the Senate and determine whether the attacks…

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Omo-Agege: Peaceful NDC Primary In Ughelli South Has Positioned Party For 2027 Victory

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  Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has described the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for Ughelli South Constituency II as free and fair, saying the outcome had strengthened the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Omo-Agege, who spoke during the primary election held at Olomu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, said the conduct of the exercise had created an opportunity for all aspirants and their supporters to unite behind the eventual winner. The primary was won by BLDR Ishani Obakpororo, who polled 740 votes to emerge as…

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Delta APC Tackles Omo-Agege, Says ‘Stop Campaign of Calumny Against Oborevwori

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has dismissed allegations by former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, that threats to his life and those of his family members were emanating from the Delta State Government, describing the claims as “reckless, unfounded and politically motivated.”   The party, in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, on Thursday, accused Omo-Agege of resorting to a campaign of calumny against Governor Sheriff Oborevwori rather than engaging in issue-based politics ahead of the forthcoming elections.   Delta…

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Omo-Agege Celebrates Ibori At 68, Pays Tribute To His Leadership Legacy

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    Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on his 68th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose leadership and enduring contributions have continued to shape the political and socio-economic development of Delta State and the Niger Delta.   In a goodwill message, Omo-Agege said Ibori’s tenure as governor was marked by purposeful leadership, courageous decision-making and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the state.   He noted that the former governor laid a solid foundation for…

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Reject Omo-Agege for Deriding Delta Central’s Landmark Flyovers, Ntekume Tells Voters

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  Chairman of Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff 2027, Chief Josiah Ntekume, has urged the people of Delta Central Senatorial District to reject former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, at the 2027 polls over his recent condemnation of the Otovwodo and Uvwie flyovers. Ntekume said the condemnation of the flyovers is a clear demonstration that Omo-Agege neither appreciates nor identifies with the developmental aspirations of the people he seeks to represent at the Senate. Responding to a statement issued by Omo-Agege’s media team, he said it was ironic…

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Ahead of 2027: Omo-Agege’s Political Structure Crumbles, Key Supporters Dump Him

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By Ufuoma Egbe   With less than a year to the 2027 general election, political alignments in Delta Central Senatorial District are beginning to reveal that what could have been one of the most fiercely contested senatorial races in recent history, is now starting to fizzle out to a mere walkover for Senator Ede Dafinone. While elections are ultimately decided at the ballot box, recent developments suggest that the political structure of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, is facing significant challenges. The former APC governorship candidate, now seeking…

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Okotete To Omo-Agege: Oborevwori Defeated You Despite Federal Backing In 2023

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    Executive Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Stella Okotete, has asserted that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, defeated former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, in the 2023 governorship election despite what she described as the overwhelming support of the Federal Government for the APC candidate at the time.   Okotete made the remarks while reacting to comments made by Omo-Agege during his appearance on ARISE Television’s The Morning Show on Wednesday.   She argued that the outcome of the 2023 governorship election remains a…

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Oborevwori: Omo-Agege’s Exit No Surprise, Dafinone Remains APC’s Strong Force In Delta Central

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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has dismissed suggestions that former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, poses a political threat in Delta State, insisting that Senator Ede Dafinone remains a formidable political figure with deep roots in the Urhobo nation. Speaking on the recent resignation of Omo-Agege from the All Progressives Congress (APC), in an interview on ARISE TV on Tuesday morning, Oborevwori said the development did not come as a surprise, noting that signs of the former Deputy Senate President’s planned exit…

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Delta APC Dismisses Omo-Agege’s Exit, Reaffirms Loyalty To Oborevwori

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  The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the resignation of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, from the party would not affect its strength, unity, or political fortunes in the state. The party, in a statement issued on Thursday by the Delta State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq., said the APC in Delta remained “strong, united, and irrevocably aligned” with the leadership and political direction of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori. According to the statement, the party received news…

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APC National Assembly Appeal Committee Receives Five Petitions Over Delta Primaries

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Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly Primaries Appeal Committee for Delta State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam, on Tuesday disclosed that the committee has received five petitions arising from the party’s recently concluded National Assembly primaries in the state.   Dr. Ujam, who spoke with journalists at the APC secretariat in Asaba, said the committee was already reviewing petitions submitted by aggrieved party members and stakeholders over the conduct of the exercises.   He explained that the five-member panel was in Delta State in line with the provisions guiding…

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