Omo-Agege Dumps APC After Delta Central Senatorial Primary Defeat

Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬  28 May, 2026

Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), days after losing the party’s Delta Central Senatorial primary election.

The development has sent shockwaves through the political landscape in Delta State and the South-South region, where Omo-Agege remains one of the APC’s most influential political figures.

According to reports, the former Deputy Senate President submitted a formal resignation letter to the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, announcing his immediate withdrawal from the ruling party.

His resignation followed his defeat in the APC Delta Central senatorial primary election, which was reportedly won by incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone.

Sources close to the former lawmaker revealed that Omo-Agege had expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the primary election and rejected the outcome before eventually deciding to leave the party.

The former Deputy Senate President is regarded as one of the strongest political voices in Delta APC, having played a major role in strengthening the party’s structure in the state over the years. He previously served as Deputy Senate President during the 9th National Assembly and later emerged as the APC governorship candidate in Delta State during the 2023 general elections.

Political analysts say his departure could create significant divisions within the APC in Delta State, particularly among loyal supporters and party stakeholders aligned with his political camp.

Observers also believe the move may trigger fresh political realignments ahead of future elections in the state, especially if Omo-Agege decides to join another political platform or form new alliances.

While the former Deputy Senate President has yet to publicly disclose his next political step, supporters and political observers are closely monitoring developments surrounding his future ambitions.

Meanwhile, reactions have continued to trail his resignation, with some party members describing it as a major setback for the APC in Delta State, while others insist the party remains united despite the high-profile exit.

The APC leadership in Delta State has not officially issued a detailed response regarding the resignation as of the time of filing this report.