The Delta chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the resignation of former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, from the party as a welcome development that poses no threat to its political strength or future prospects.
The reaction was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Asaba by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo.
Omo-Agege had on Wednesday tendered his resignation from the APC through a letter addressed to his ward chairman in Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. His decision followed his defeat in the party’s senatorial primary election for the Delta Central Senatorial District.
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In his resignation letter, the former senator said the APC no longer reflected the interests and aspirations of the people of Delta State. He added that he could not remain passive in the political arena and intended to continue playing an active role in serving the people of Delta Central.
Responding to the development, the Delta APC insisted that Omo-Agege’s departure would neither weaken the party nor affect its growing political influence in the state.
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According to the party, the APC in Delta remains “strong, united, and irrevocably aligned” with the leadership direction of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
The statement noted that the party received news of Omo-Agege’s resignation with what it described as “unbothered equanimity,” while wishing him success in his future political journey.
The APC further claimed that the party had experienced significant growth, renewed relevance, and increased grassroots acceptance since Governor Oborevwori aligned with the ruling party.
It added that party members across wards, local government areas, and senatorial districts had embraced a new political direction centred on inclusion, stability, and purposeful leadership under the governor’s influence.
The party also alleged that Omo-Agege had done little to strengthen party structures or promote unity since Oborevwori joined the APC, maintaining that his exit would not affect the party’s electoral fortunes in Delta State.
“His exit does not diminish the strength, stability, or prospects of our great party,” the statement said.
The APC dismissed claims suggesting that the party’s fortunes in Delta were tied to any individual political figure, arguing that the party had evolved beyond personality-driven politics into what it called a formidable institution built on collective leadership and broad participation.
The party also pointed to what it described as earlier signs of political separation between Omo-Agege and the APC, citing the movement of some of his close associates, including Ejaife Odebala, Chief Ominimini Obiuwevbi, and Collins Egbetamah, to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) before the party primaries.
According to the APC, Omo-Agege’s participation in the senatorial primary was allegedly part of a calculated strategy aimed at paving the way for his eventual exit after failing to secure the ticket.
The party further accused the former lawmaker of distancing himself from major party activities after the primaries, including allegedly failing to support the re-election efforts of President Bola Tinubu.
“Let no one be deceived: the exit of one individual, regardless of past titles or political history, does nothing to diminish the strength, stability, or electoral prospects of Delta APC,” the statement added.
The party reaffirmed its loyalty to President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, describing both leaders as figures whose leadership had strengthened confidence in the APC and repositioned it as a dominant political force both nationally and within Delta State.
It also stated that the Delta APC remained committed to consolidating its gains and expanding its political structures across the state for the benefit of the people.
