Omo-Agege Resigns from APC, Says Ex-Deputy Senate President

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending his membership in the ruling party with immediate effect. In a statement issued through his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh, and dated May 22, 2026, Omo-Agege said the decision followed consultations with his political associates and supporters, as well as recent developments within the APC in Delta State. He said the political interests of Delta Central and his own aspirations would be better pursued outside the party.

Omo-Agege said he could no longer remain in a party where he believed he was unable to effectively advance the interests of his constituents. He explained that his resignation was submitted in a letter addressed to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, and that he had requested the removal of his name from all party membership records, registers, and communication lists.

The former lawmaker stressed that his decision was not taken lightly, but was guided by what he described as the need to protect the political and developmental interests of Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria. He said recent happenings within the APC in Delta State convinced him that his goals and those of his supporters would be better served outside the party structure.

While announcing his exit, Omo-Agege expressed gratitude to the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate. He thanked the party for the platform it provided during his political career and wished it success in its future activities. He also reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Delta Central, Delta State, and the country, insisting that he would continue to pursue those goals from outside the APC.

The resignation marks a notable political shift for the former Senate Deputy President, who has been a prominent figure in Delta State politics and one of the APC’s leading voices in the South-South region. His departure is expected to attract attention in Delta politics, particularly in relation to future political alignments and the direction of his support base.

Omo-Agege’s statement suggested dissatisfaction with the internal direction of the APC in Delta State, but it also emphasized that his political future remains active. He made clear that leaving the party does not diminish his resolve to continue representing the interests of his people and advocating for development at the state and national levels.