Ovie Omo-Agege Defects to NDC, Set to Contest Delta Central Senatorial Ticket After APC Primaries Setback

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, a former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, has reportedly left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following internal party developments in Delta State.

His defection reportedly comes shortly after he lost the APC Delta Central senatorial ticket to incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone, who was said to have enjoyed strong backing within the party structure ahead of the primaries.

According to political reports, the former Senate Deputy President resigned from the APC and is expected to immediately realign with the NDC, where he is set to contest for the Delta Central senatorial ticket.

Sources indicate that Omo-Agege’s decision was influenced by dissatisfaction with the outcome of the APC primary process, which produced Senator Dafinone as the party’s candidate for the district.

He is expected to formally declare his senatorial ambition under the NDC platform in the coming days, marking a significant political shift in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation from either the APC or the NDC leadership regarding the full details of the defection.

Political observers say the development could reshape the political balance in Delta Central, where Omo-Agege remains a major political figure with strong grassroots influence.