Former Senate Deputy President and APC’s governorship candidate for Delta State in the 2023 election, Ovie Omo-Agege, has firmly rejected rumors suggesting his departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Tuesday by his media adviser, Sunny Areh, Omo-Agege labeled the reports as “baseless” and the product of “speculative journalism without any truth.”
The narrative in question alleged that Omo-Agege was plotting to leave the APC to join forces with former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, to elish a new political party. Omo-Agege described this claim as “shocking but ic,” emphasizing his significant role in enhancing the APC’s performance in Delta State during the 2023 elections. He pointed out that under his leadership, the APC secured two out of the three senatorial seats in the state, and he was only narrowly defeated in the governorship race.
Omo-Agege’s statement further suggested that these rumors were part of a calculated “hatchet job” by political adversaries aiming to drive a wedge between him and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He accused these forces of resorting to blackmail and subterfuge to undermine the APC’s unity and his standing within the party.
He affirmed his commitment to the APC, declaring his intention to continue leading the party in Delta State towards greater achievements. Omo-Agege’s goal remains “rescuing the state from serial failed administrations” in the upcoming 2027 elections, promising to steer Delta towards prosperity, distancing it from what he described as “missed opportunities, failed policies, and incorporated corruption.”
This development underscores the ongoing internal dynamics within Nigeria’s political parties, particularly within the APC, where leadership and loyalty are continually tested ahead of future elections. Omo-Agege’s rebuttal not only clarifies his stance but also highlights the challenges political figures face in navigating rumors and maintaining party cohesion.
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I find it hard to believe Omo-Ageges denial. Politicians often switch parties for personal gain. Whos to say he wont do the same?
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