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From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri
The former Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), with the resignation taking immediate effect as formally announced in a statement released on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh.
Omo-Agege, who holds the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) and is the traditional chief Obarisi of Urhoboland, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
According to the statement, the decision followed a critical review of recent internal developments within the Delta State chapter of the APC, alongside extensive consultations with his political associates and core supporters, with Omo-Agege concluding that his political aspirations and the progress of his constituents could no longer be realised under the umbrella of the ruling party.
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“I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria,” he declared, adding that he had requested the immediate removal of his name from all APC membership registers, records and communication networks.
Despite his abrupt exit, Omo-Agege expressed gratitude to the APC for providing the platform that allowed him to serve as the nation’s Deputy Senate President during the 9th National Assembly, describing it as an honour he would always cherish.
He stressed that his commitment to delivering development and robust representation for the people of Delta Central, Delta State and the nation remained unwavering, insisting he simply intended to pursue these goals outside the APC, though he has not yet disclosed which political party he plans to join next.
