A former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress.
Omo-Agege announced his resignation in a letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media adviser, Sunday Areh, the former senator said his decision followed recent developments within the party in Delta State and consultations with political associates and supporters.
According to him, his political aspirations and the interests of his constituents would be better pursued outside the APC.
“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 said.
The former lawmaker also expressed appreciation to the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate.
“I thank the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate. I wish the party well and have requested that my name be removed from all membership records, registers, and communication lists,” he added.
Omo-Agege further stated that he remained committed to pursuing development and effective representation for Delta Central and Nigeria.
His resignation comes after his defeat in the APC senatorial primary election for the Delta Central Senatorial District.
Incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone defeated Omo-Agege in the direct primary election conducted across the eight local government areas of the district under the Option A4 voting system.
Announcing the results, Secretary of the APC National Assembly Primary Committee, Nusa Amagbor, said Dafinone scored 116,252 votes, while Omo-Agege polled 3,643 votes.
Amagbor stated that the exercise was conducted in line with the party’s guidelines and subsequently declared Dafinone the winner of the primary election after securing the highest number of valid votes cast.
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