The former Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect.
The high-profile exit was formally announced on Wednesday in a statement released by his media adviser, Sunday Areh.
Omo-Agege, who holds the national honor of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) and serves as the Obarisi of Urhoboland, tendered his resignation letter directly to the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
According to the statement, the decision followed a critical review of recent internal developments within the Delta State chapter of the APC, alongside extensive consultations with his political associates and core supporters.
The influential politician made it clear that his political aspirations and the progress of his constituents could no longer be realized under the umbrella of the ruling party. “I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria,” Omo-Agege declared, signaling a deep-seated fracture with the party’s local leadership.
Despite his abrupt exit, Omo-Agege expressed gratitude to the APC for providing the platform that allowed him to serve as the nation’s Deputy Senate President during the 9th National Assembly.
He wished the party well and confirmed he has already requested the immediate removal of his name from all APC membership registers, records, and communication networks.
Looking forward, the veteran lawmaker stressed that his commitment to delivering development and robust representation for the people of Delta Central, Delta State, and the nation remains completely unwavering.
He emphasized that he simply intends to pursue these goals outside the fold of the ruling party. While the sudden move strongly hints at a calculated political pivot, Omo-Agege has not yet disclosed which political party he plans to join next, leaving analysts speculating on his next move ahead of the upcoming political cycle.
