Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has downplayed the political significance of the reported exit of former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, from the All Progressives Congress, insisting that the development poses no threat to either the party or his administration.
Speaking on the matter on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori said Omo-Agege’s departure did not come as a surprise, noting that many of the former senator’s loyalists had already distanced themselves from the APC months before his reported exit.
According to the governor, the signs of Omo-Agege’s disengagement from the party had been evident for some time, particularly during the recent APC senatorial primary election in Delta Central.
“We knew Ovie Omo-Agege’s exit from the APC was coming. His people had already left the party three months before him,” Oborevwori stated.
The governor attributed Omo-Agege’s poor showing in the party’s primary election to what he described as a lack of consultation and engagement with key stakeholders within the APC.
“He never consulted me or the APC leaders. He lost a free and fair primary to a very capable candidate, Distinguished Senator Ede Dafinone,” the governor said.
Oborevwori further dismissed suggestions that Omo-Agege’s political moves could alter the balance of power in Delta State, expressing confidence in his political strength and recalling his victory over the former Deputy Senate President in the 2023 governorship election.
“Omo-Agege is not a threat. I’ve defeated him before,” he declared.
Omo-Agege, who flew the APC flag in the 2023 Delta State governorship election, is believed to have become dissatisfied following the outcome of the party’s recent Delta Central senatorial primary, where he lost the ticket to Senator Ede Dafinone.
Political observers say the governor’s comments reflect growing confidence within the ruling administration amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development comes at a time when major political parties across the country are witnessing internal restructuring, defections and strategic repositioning as aspirants and political leaders prepare for future electoral contests.
Analysts believe the unfolding situation within the APC in Delta State could shape the political landscape in the state in the months ahead, particularly as parties begin to consolidate their structures ahead of the next election cycle.
