Political tensions in Delta APC have deepened as former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, resigns from the party after losing the Delta Central senatorial primary.
The incumbent representing Delta Central, Ede Dafinone, defeated Omo-Agege in the APC primary held on 18 May across the local government areas of the district. The party announced that Dafinone secured 116,252 votes, while Omo-Agege polled 3,643.
However, Omo-Agege rejected the outcome and declared himself the winner, despite the official result announced by the party.
In a resignation letter dated 22 May and addressed to the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area, he said his decision followed consultations with his political associates and supporters.
He stated that his political interests and those of his constituents would be better served 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”, he said.
Omo-Agege thanked the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy Senate President and requested that his name be removed from all party records and communication platforms.
He, however, did not disclose his next political move.
