Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has described the resignation of former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a serious setback for the ruling party.
Amadi made the remark on Thursday, May 28, during an appearance on the Morning Show programme of Arise Television while reacting to Omo-Agege’s decision to leave the party.
Omo-Agege announced his resignation from the APC on Wednesday, days after losing the Delta Central senatorial primary election.
Speaking on the development, Amadi said the former deputy senate president remained a formidable political figure with strong electoral influence.
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“I think if Omo-Agege goes to any of the parties, he will definitely win the nomination because he’s a very strong politician,” Amadi said.
He argued that Omo-Agege’s departure weakens the APC’s political standing in Delta State and could strengthen opposition politics in the state.
“This represents a significant loss for the APC. The ruling party in Delta State has suffered a setback,” he stated.
Amadi also suggested that the former lawmaker could become a major political challenger to the APC due to the structure and influence he built during his time in office.
“He is likely to emerge as a strong opposition force against the APC because, before 2023, he had built a strong political network as Deputy Senate President,” he added.