In a dramatic shift that is set to reshape the political landscape of Delta State, former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has officially dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pitched his tent with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), declaring his intention to contest for the Delta Central senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.

The move, which has been the subject of intense speculation in political circles over the past few weeks, was confirmed through a resignation letter dated May 22, addressed to the chairman of APC Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. In that letter, Omo-Agege formally withdrew his membership from the ruling party, signaling the end of his long-standing affiliation with the APC.

Shortly after his resignation, the former number three citizen of the Senate made his next move public: a declaration of intent to run for the Delta Central Senatorial District seat under the banner of the NDC.

Omo-Agege’s political trajectory has been nothing short of eventful. A key figure in the APC’s Delta State chapter, he rose to national prominence as Deputy Senate President during the 9th Assembly under the leadership of Senate President Ahmad Lawan. His defection now raises critical questions about the internal dynamics of the APC in the South-South region and the NDC’s growing appeal as an alternative platform for power-seeking politicians.

Sources close to the former Deputy Senate President suggest that his decision was driven by a combination of strategic calculations and a desire to reconnect with grassroots constituents in Delta Central, a senatorial district he has repeatedly expressed passion for representing.

For the NDC, Omo-Agege’s arrival is a major coup. It lends the party significant political heft in a region where the APC and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have traditionally dominated. With the 2027 elections still more than a year away, his entry into the race is expected to intensify competition for the Delta Central seat, drawing attention from party leaders, local stakeholders, and voters alike.

As the political realignment unfolds, all eyes will be on Delta Central – and on Omo-Agege’s next moves as he seeks to translate his national experience into a successful bid for a return to the Senate, this time on a different political ticket.