Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has announced plans to return to the National Assembly, declaring his intention to contest the Delta Central senatorial seat in the 2027 elections.
In a statement released on Wednesday, April 22, Omo-Agege said his decision came after wide consultations with family members, political associates, and stakeholders across the eight local government areas in the district.
“Driven by patriotic duty, resourceful service, and a hopeful vision for our future, I hereby declare my intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial District seat in 2027 on the platform of the APC,” he said.
“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.
“This is not a light decision. It is a response to the humbling calls by our electorate… that I return to the Senate to serve our common good.”
The former senator, who served Delta Central between 2015 and 2023, said his renewed ambition is also aligned with supporting the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
He argued that the Urhobo people require experienced and effective representation, pointing to what he described as a shared demand for stronger advocacy at the national level.
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Omo-Agege maintained that his previous time in the Senate delivered measurable results, pledging to improve on that record if given another mandate.
“Elect me, and I will deliver legislative leadership that moves bills from sponsorship to assent. With Senate seniority, committee influence, and a national network, I pass laws, not file them,” he said.
He listed his priorities to include infrastructure expansion, better healthcare and education, job opportunities, and improved security, while promising to facilitate federal projects to the region.
He also defended the Federal Government’s economic reforms, describing them as necessary steps toward long-term stability.
“Removing subsidies freed resources. Ending multiple exchange rates killed corruption, restored transparency, and boosted investor confidence,” he said.
The APC leader further emphasised the need for unity within the party in Delta State ahead of the polls, urging members to approach the elections collectively.
“We must approach 2027 as one family,” he said, calling for issue-based engagement rather than political division.