Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, days after losing the party’s Delta Central Senatorial District primary election.
The former senator formally announced his exit from the ruling party in a resignation letter dated May 22, 2026, and addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
In the letter, Omo-Agege said his decision followed recent political developments within the APC in Delta State and consultations with his political associates and supporters.
“I hereby resign my membership of the All Progressives Congress, effective immediately,” the letter stated.
“After reviewing recent developments in the party in Delta State and consulting with my associates and supporters, it is clear my political objectives and those of my constituents are better served outside the APC.”
The former Deputy Senate President said he could no longer remain in a political party where he believed he could not effectively pursue the interests of the people of Delta Central and Delta State.
“I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria,” he added.
Omo-Agege also thanked the APC for giving him the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
“I thank the party for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate. I wish the APC well and request that my name be removed from all membership records, registers and communication lists,” the letter further read.
He maintained that his political focus remained on development and representation for the people of Delta Central and the country as a whole.
“My focus remains on delivering development and effective representation for Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria. I will pursue these goals outside the APC,” he stated.
Omo-Agege’s resignation has already generated fresh political discussions in Delta State, especially within the APC, where he has remained one of the party’s most influential figures over the years.
His exit comes shortly after he lost the APC senatorial primary for Delta Central, a development that reportedly created tension among some of his loyal supporters in the state.
Although details surrounding the primary election remain unclear, political observers believe the outcome may have deepened internal divisions within the Delta APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Omo-Agege has played a major role in the growth of the APC in Delta State since joining the party several years ago.
He represented Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly and later emerged as Deputy Senate President in the 9th Senate, becoming one of the highest-ranking political office holders from Delta State at the national level.
In the 2023 governorship election in Delta State, Omo-Agege contested as the APC governorship candidate but lost to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Despite the defeat, he remained a strong voice within the opposition in the oil-rich state and continued to maintain influence among APC members in Delta Central and other parts of the state.
His resignation is expected to trigger political realignments within Delta politics, especially as parties begin early preparations for the next election cycle.
There are also speculations about his possible next political destination, although the former senator did not indicate in his resignation letter whether he would join another party.
Political watchers believe his next move may shape opposition politics in Delta State ahead of the 2027 elections.
The APC in Delta State has in recent years struggled with internal disagreements among leaders and party factions, particularly over control of party structures and candidate selection.
Several stakeholders within the party have at different times accused one another of marginalisation and unfair treatment during party primaries.
The latest development may further increase pressure on the state chapter of the APC to rebuild unity ahead of future elections.
As of Wednesday, the Delta State APC leadership had yet to officially react to Omo-Agege’s resignation.
However, party members and supporters across the state have continued to discuss the implications of the former Deputy Senate President’s exit from the ruling party.
Many are now watching closely to see whether other politicians loyal to him will also leave the APC or remain within the party structure.