Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has declared his support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election, while also claiming that supporters of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, are afraid of his political influence in the state.
Omo-Agege made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, where he spoke on national politics, his current political alignment and the political situation in Delta State ahead of the next general election.
The former lawmaker said he had fully aligned himself with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and would work for the success of the party and its presidential candidate in 2027.
According to him, Obi is his preferred candidate for the presidency and he would devote the same energy to supporting him that he once gave to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while he was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Peter Obi is my presidential candidate for 2027. I have endorsed him. I’m a political animal and when I was in APC, I gave my all, but now I’m in NDC. Take it to the bank that my loyalty to the party stands,” Omo-Agege said.
His endorsement is one of the strongest public declarations by a major politician from Delta State regarding the 2027 presidential race. Although political parties have not formally begun their campaigns, discussions and alignments ahead of the election have continued to gather momentum across the country.
Obi, who emerged as one of the leading opposition figures after the 2023 presidential election, has remained a prominent voice in national politics. His supporters, popularly known as the Obidient Movement, have continued to push for political reforms, accountability and good governance.
Omo-Agege’s comments are expected to attract attention because of his influence in Delta politics and his previous role as one of the highest-ranking elected officials from the South-South region.
Beyond the presidential contest, the former deputy senate president also addressed rumours surrounding his political future and the internal affairs of his new party.
He dismissed claims that he lost the NDC governorship primary and insisted that he remains a major political force in Delta State.
“If you believe I lost the NDC primary, then I have a plot of land to sell to you. I won the primaries,” he said.
Omo-Agege also accused supporters of Governor Oborevwori of spreading false information about him because they are worried about his prospects in the next governorship election.
According to him, members of the governor’s political camp are nervous about the challenge he could pose in 2027.
“Sheriff’s e-rats are afraid of me and they are scared of what I will do to them at the elections,” he stated.
The comments highlight the growing political rivalry between Omo-Agege and the governor as preparations gradually begin for the next electoral cycle in Delta State.
The two politicians have faced each other before. During the 2023 governorship election, Oborevwori emerged victorious and succeeded former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Omo-Agege, who contested on the platform of the APC, finished behind the eventual winner.
Since then, political competition between both camps has remained strong, with each side seeking to strengthen its support base ahead of future elections.
His declaration also reflects the wider political realignments taking place across the country as politicians begin to position themselves for the next round of elections.
Although 2027 is still some distance away, discussions over possible presidential candidates, party alliances and governorship contests have already become major talking points within political circles.
For now, Omo-Agege has made his position clear. He says his loyalty now belongs to the NDC and that Peter Obi is the candidate he intends to support for the presidency.
At the same time, he appears ready to continue his political battle in Delta State, insisting that reports of his political decline are exaggerated and that his opponents remain concerned about his influence ahead of the next election cycle.