Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect. The decision follows his defeat in the recently concluded APC Delta Central Senatorial District primaries, where he lost to the incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone.
In a resignation letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Omo-Agege stated that after a thorough assessment of recent developments within the APC in Delta State and consultations with his allies and supporters, he concluded that his political aspirations and the interests of his constituents would be better pursued outside the party.
“I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria,” the former lawmaker said. He thanked the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate and wished the party well, requesting that his name be removed from all membership records, registers, and communication lists.
Omo-Agege affirmed that his focus remains on delivering development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria, and he intends to pursue these goals outside the APC.
