Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has officially announced his plan to run for the Delta Central Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Asaba, explaining that the decision came after wide consultations and careful thought.
“Driven by patriotic duty, resourceful service, and a hopeful vision for our future, I, Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the 9th Senate, hereby declare my intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial District seat in 2027 on the platform of the APC.”
Omo-Agege described the move as “not a light decision,” noting that he engaged extensively with family, political allies, and stakeholders across the eight local government areas in Delta Central.
“It is a response to the humbling calls by our electorate, constituents, professionals, and supporters that I return to the Senate to serve our common good and give unflinching support to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda..
“Clear consensus across Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu, Okpe, Sapele, Uvwie, Ethiope East, and Ethiope West that the Urhobo Nation needs an experienced, smart, resourceful, purpose-driven, compassionate, and courageous voice in the Senate once again”, he said.
He added that after spiritual reflection, he sees public service as a calling.
“Having sought the face of our Lord Jesus Christ in prayer, I have concluded that service to my people is a divine duty. I therefore humbly yield to their call,” he said.
According to him, the ambition represents a shared goal aimed at boosting Delta Central’s influence at the national level. He stressed that representation should be impactful and strategic, not symbolic, and that Urhobo interests must be firmly protected in policymaking.
Reflecting on his time in office from 2015 to 2023, including his role as Deputy Senate President, he described the period as highly productive.
“With support from the National Assembly and the trust of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, of blessed memory, we brought a modern federal polytechnic to our people; established a National Defence Space School; and secured a state-of-the-art oil and gas industrial park in Urhoboland,” he said.
He also pointed to the establishment of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences in Kwale, along with multiple community-focused projects across Delta State.
“These included rehabilitation of healthcare centres, ICT hubs, school reconstruction, riverine transport facilities, electrification projects, and empowerment programmes.
“These are the essentials of true representative partnership,” he added.
Omo-Agege maintained that Delta Central needs a strong and vocal presence in the Senate.
“According to him, the Urhobo Nation’s Senate seat must not be silent. That is not our portion,” he said.
He promised active legislative leadership if elected.
“I will deliver legislative leadership that moves bills from sponsorship to assent: defending Urhobo economic interests, expanding education and healthcare, and strengthening security.”
On infrastructure, he pledged to work closely with the Presidency, National Assembly, and relevant ministries.
“My priorities are roads for commerce, power for industries, schools for our children, and hospitals that save lives,” he said.
He also promised to promote job creation by supporting funding for small businesses, artisans, and agro-processors.
“We will ensure our representation translates into real, verifiable employment,” he said.
Backing President Bola Tinubu, he described ongoing reforms as difficult but necessary steps toward long-term progress, citing subsidy removal, exchange rate adjustments, student loan programmes, wage support, and infrastructure development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“These initiatives are laying the foundation for a brighter future for this and future generations,” he said.
He added that Delta Central is well-positioned to benefit due to its oil and gas resources and strategic importance.
“Supporting President Tinubu in 2027 is non-negotiable. Continuity means completing projects, attracting investment, and sustaining development,” he said.
He also urged unity within the APC in Delta State ahead of the elections.
“I am committed to a united APC in Delta State. We must approach 2027 as one family,” he said.
