By Our Correspondent

National News – Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has explained why he left the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that the party structure in Delta State was hijacked after Governor Sheriff Oborevwori defected to the party.

Omo-Agege made the remarks during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, where he discussed his political future, internal party disputes, and preparations for the 2027 general elections.

According to Omo-Agege, loyal APC members who worked for the party during the 2023 elections were sidelined during recent party congresses.

He claimed the restructuring process was unfair to long-standing members who had contributed significantly to the party’s growth in Delta State.

The former APC governorship candidate said he made the decision to leave the party after extensive consultations with political leaders, supporters, and stakeholders across the state.

He maintained that the move was carefully considered and followed due political processes.

Speaking on his new political alignment, Omo-Agege announced his support for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

He stated that his loyalty has always followed the political platform he belongs to and described Obi as a leader who represents people-focused governance.

Addressing reports about the NDC senatorial primary in Delta Central, Omo-Agege dismissed claims that he lost the ticket.

He insisted he won in all eight local government areas within the district and argued that reports suggesting otherwise were false and politically motivated.

The former Deputy Senate President also criticised the administration of Governor Oborevwori, alleging that more than N3 trillion had accrued to Delta State in the last three years without corresponding development.

He further claimed that about N750 billion remained unused in government accounts despite challenges such as poverty, unemployment, insecurity, and poor infrastructure.

Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Omo-Agege expressed confidence in his political future, saying there are no legal or electoral obstacles preventing him from contesting.

He also reiterated support for his party’s governorship candidate, describing him as capable of delivering effective leadership and development.