Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), following his defeat in the party’s senatorial primary for Delta Central.
His resignation was contained in a letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 27, by his media adviser, Sunday Areh, Omo-Agege said his decision followed recent political developments within the party in Delta State and consultations with his supporters and allies.
He said his political future and the interests of his constituents would be better pursued outside the APC.
“I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State and Nigeria,” Omo-Agege said.
The former senator expressed gratitude to the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate.
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“I thank the APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate. I wish the party well and have requested that my name be removed from all membership records, registers, and communication lists,” he added.
He reaffirmed his commitment to continue serving his constituency and pursuing development goals outside the ruling party.
His resignation comes shortly after he lost the APC senatorial primary for Delta Central Senatorial District.
The contest was won by incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone, who defeated Omo-Agege in a direct primary conducted across the eight local government areas of the district under the Option A4 system.
Announcing the result, Secretary of the APC National Assembly Primary Committee, Nusa Amagbor, said Dafinone secured 116,252 votes, while Omo-Agege polled 3,643 votes.
Amagbor stated that the exercise followed party guidelines and declared Dafinone winner after obtaining the highest number of valid votes cast.