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Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Delta central senatorial candidate, and Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), reportedly escaped an assassination attempt in a Delta community.
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has stated that a hijack of the party structure in Delta State forced his exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and led to his alignment with Peter Obi.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori stated that Ovie Omo-Agege's resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) was not a surprise and poses no threat to the party in the state.
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and is reportedly eyeing the Delta Central Senatorial seat in 2027.
A recent statement by Ovie Omo-Agege, former Deputy President of the Senate and Delta State APC gubernatorial candidate, calling for healing and reconciliation, is being criticized as a 'smoke screen' to distract the Urhobos and Deltans.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has arrived home, receiving visits and condolences from public figures like Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Amaechi, as they mourn the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, while he was in detention on corruption allegations.
The Senator Ovie Omo-Agege Campaign Organisation has raised concerns over increasing political violence and warned against rigging in Nigeria's Delta State ahead of elections.
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege accused the Delta State government of mismanaging over N3.15 trillion in three years with little development to show, while also declaring his support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has granted waivers to Ovie Omo-Agege and former Delta State Speaker Victor Ochei, allowing them to contest senatorial races in Delta State in 2027. This decision clears their path to participate in the upcoming elections, following their recent resignation from the APC.
A chieftain of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Delta State, Chief James Onosakponome, has urged former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, to defect to the NDC and contest the 2027 Delta State governorship election.
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has announced his intention to contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat in 2027 and expressed support for President Tinubu's re-election.
The political scene in Nigeria's Delta State is heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections, marked by intense rivalry between Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Deputy Senate President Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori stated that Ovie Omo-Agege's political difficulties stem from a history of falling out with allies, asserting that the former deputy senate president is no longer a significant force in Delta politics.
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has officially joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and declared his intention to contest the Delta Central senatorial seat in 2027. His defection intensifies opposition realignments, as he joins forces with Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso in a coalition aiming to challenge the APC.
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has declared himself the winner of the APC Senate primary for Delta Central, citing a decisive win across all 85 wards.
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is reportedly causing a stir in Delta Central's political landscape despite not yet announcing a bid for the 2027 elections. Rivals are already showing signs of being rattled by his potential candidacy.