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
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…
Read MoreDelta APC Dismisses Omo-Agege’s Exit, Reaffirms Loyalty To Oborevwori
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…
Read MoreAPC National Assembly Appeal Committee Receives Five Petitions Over Delta Primaries
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…
Read MoreSen Dafinone Seeks A Stronger Delta APC After Primary Victory
Following his emergence as the winner of the Delta Central senatorial District primary election, Senator Ede Dafinone has called for a stronger APC in Delta State. The Senator applauded the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his commitment to unity, stability and allowing a level playing ground for a free, fair and peaceful primary election. He said, “Today marks a defining moment for our great party, the All Progressives Congress, and for the people of Delta Central Senatorial District. “I stand before you tonight deeply humbled, profoundly grateful,…
Read MorePrince Ogbon Commends Ovie Omo-Agege, Assures ‘Agege Is Coming’
Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon, a prominent political figure and community leader, has commended former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the development of Delta State, declaring emphatically that “Agege is coming.” Ogbon made the statement during an interaction with supporters at Ogoni Olomu, Ughelli South local government area where he lauded Omo-Agege’s track record in governance, empowerment, and infrastructural development. Describing Omo-Agege as a visionary and people-oriented leader, Ogbon noted that his tenure as Deputy…
Read MoreTHE BOSS @ 62: Prince Sony Ogbon Congratulates Sen Ovie Omo-Agege On His Birthday
By Philo Ezewu Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon has send a message of felicitations, wishes and regards to the immediate past Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR (KSJ) for attaining another age. You have been a life that is defined by determination and tenacity, uncommon courage and strength of purpose. Prince Jifas in a statement, described Agege as an erudite, seasoned and determined law maker who was not a towering figure in the 9th Assembly, but an indefatigable leader whose inbuilt leadership traits, wisdom, humility and resourcefulness shaped Deltans…
Read MoreOmo-Agege Felicitates Oborevwori At 62
The Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has felitated the governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his 62nd birthday. In a goodwill he signed personally, Omo-Agege extended his “warmest birthday wishes to my brother”, praying it should “mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter, filled with endless opportunities for growth, progress, and transformative change in Delta State”. According to the birthday wishes from Senator Agege, “On this joyous occasion, my esteemed family, political associates, and I join your loved ones and…
Read MoreOmo-Agege Celebrates Ibori-Suenu At 45
The Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has eulogised Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, representing Ethiope East/Ethiope West federal constituency in the House of Representatives as a trailblazer in the bid to have a new generation of credible and fearless leaders. Omo-Agege, in a birthday message to Erhiatake, signed by his Media Adviser, Sunny Areh, commended her for following the footprints of her father and our leader Chief James Ibori, a former governor of Delta State, admonishing her to uphold her father’s legacy of service, honour…
Read MoreDelta APC, Omo-Agege Accept Gov Oborevwori Defection To APC
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege have accepted the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the the party after rectifying the internal imbroglio in the party. In a statement personally signed by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, “The leadership of the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) warmly welcome His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and all leaders and members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC). This historic move underscores the success of President…
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