By Ghazali Ibrahim
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Deputy President of the 9th Senate said his decision followed weeks of reflection, consultations with political stakeholders, and discussions with constituents across Delta State.
Omo-Agege emphasized that Deltans desire leadership that listens, acts with integrity, and delivers tangible results.
“I am convinced that the NDC offers the clearest path to advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria,” he said, praising the party’s commitment to inclusion, accountability, grassroots participation, and true federalism.
He also expressed gratitude to NDC leaders including Senator Seriake Dickson, Senator Moses Cleopas, Governor Peter Obi, and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for their engagement.
Omo-Agege highlighted Delta State’s strategic importance to Nigeria, noting its vast oil and gas resources, fertile agricultural land, resilient business community, and educated youth.
However, he lamented the persistent challenges facing the state, including poor roads, underfunded health centers, overcrowded schools, youth unemployment, and stalled development, despite the state receiving hundreds of billions of naira in federal allocations annually.
The senator pledged to use his legislative platform to push for fair allocation of federal resources, create jobs, support small businesses, enhance agriculture, and expand access to healthcare and education.
He further stated his commitment to representing Delta North, Delta South, and Delta Central with fairness and balance, stressing that a united Delta State can secure better infrastructure, investments, and policies.
“This is more than an election cycle,” Omo-Agege said.
“It is a defining moment for Delta State and Nigeria. Together, under the banner of the NDC, we will reclaim Delta State and Nigeria.”
He also called on youth, women, elders, and traditional rulers to engage in the political process, organize their communities, and exercise their voting rights to shape the 2027 elections.
Omo-Agege concluded, “The work starts now. The time is now. The people are ready.”
