by The Ajasa News | April 24, 2026 8:12 am
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has effectively kicked off what appears to be an early campaign for the 2027 senatorial race, using a high-profile return to Delta State to test his political strength and reassert his relevance within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Arriving to a charged reception at Osubi Airport on Thursday, the former Delta APC governorship candidate was greeted by a large crowd of supporters, setting the tone for a carefully choreographed show of grassroots backing. The procession that followed to Orogun in Ughelli North Local Government Area underscored what insiders describe as a calculated attempt to rebuild momentum ahead of the party’s primaries.
At a reception held at the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Omo-Agege leaned heavily on his record in the National Assembly, framing his previous tenure as justification for a return bid. He cited projects such as the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun and the Nigerian Defence Space School as evidence of his influence, while also referencing the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences in Kwale.
More notably, he spotlighted the proposed Oil and Gas Industrial Park between Eku and Abraka, presenting it as a potential game-changer for employment and industrial growth in Delta Central. The project, he argued, would deliver electricity and economic opportunities to several communities in the region.
Beyond listing projects, Omo-Agege sought to reposition himself politically, portraying his past representation as inclusive and statewide rather than limited to Delta Central—a message seen as an effort to broaden his appeal ahead of what could be a competitive primary contest.
He also reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging supporters to begin grassroots mobilisation, a move widely interpreted as a direct signal of his intention to contest.
“Go back to your wards and organise,” he told supporters, in remarks that effectively confirmed his interest in reclaiming the Delta Central senatorial seat.
The event drew several influential APC figures, including Chiedu Ebie, Ayiri Emami, and Jones Erue, whose presence analysts say reflects a growing alignment of party stakeholders around his ambition.
Observers note that while the show of support signals a strong political base, it also marks the beginning of what is likely to be a fiercely contested race within the APC, where structure, alliances, and timing will play decisive roles.
With this calculated re-entry, Omo-Agege has not just returned home—he has opened the early front in the battle for Delta Central’s Senate seat in 2027.
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