Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially declared his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial District election in 2027 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
In a declaration issued on Wednesday, Omo-Agege said his decision followed wide consultations with family members, party leaders, stakeholders, and constituents across the eight local government areas of Delta Central.
He described the move as a response to growing calls for him to return to the Senate and provide experienced representation for the district, while also supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The former senator, who represented Delta Central from 2015 to 2023, said the Urhobo Nation deserved “an experienced, smart, resourceful, purpose-driven, compassionate, and courageous voice” in the Red Chamber once again.
Omo-Agege highlighted achievements during his previous tenure, including the establishment of a federal polytechnic, a National Defence Space School, and an oil and gas industrial park in Urhoboland. He also cited healthcare upgrades, ICT hubs in schools, rural electrification projects, and empowerment initiatives across the district.
According to him, Delta Central requires strong and effective representation capable of influencing national policy, attracting federal projects, and defending the economic and political interests of the people.
He pledged that if elected, he would focus on legislative leadership, infrastructure development, job creation, youth and women empowerment, improved healthcare, and stronger security.
On the economy, Omo-Agege praised the reforms of the Tinubu administration, including fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, the Presidential CNG Initiative, student loan programmes, and major infrastructure projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project.
He argued that the reforms were already benefiting Delta Central through increased allocations, improved investment prospects, and lower logistics costs linked to the region’s strategic commercial position.
The APC chieftain also called for unity within the party in Delta State, promising to run a fair campaign and support all party candidates after the primaries.
Describing the contest as one of ideas and record rather than conflict, Omo-Agege urged political actors and residents of Delta Central to join what he called a collective quest for a better future.
He concluded by formally presenting himself as a candidate for the Senate seat, saying he was seeking the mandate once again out of duty and commitment to ensure the Urhobo Nation is not sidelined in Nigeria’s future political and economic development.
