…Declares senatorial ambition
Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Victor Ochei, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need for broader political growth and sustained commitment to public service.
Ochei announced his resignation in a statement issued on Thursday after what he described as deep reflections and consultations with political associates and supporters.
He said he joined the APC in 2016 with sincerity and strong belief in the vision of the party, adding that he devoted the last 10 years to strengthening the party across different levels.
According to him, he worked with other party faithful to expand the APC’s reach, deepen its structures and mobilise support across communities in the state.
Ochei said he was leaving the APC proud of the progress achieved through years of political engagement, youth inclusion, women participation and democratic development. However, he did not disclose his next political destination
On his part, former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who left the APC recently, has formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), declaring his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
Omo-Agege announced his decision in a personally signed statement issued by his Media Adviser, Sunny Areh, on Thursday, barely six days after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The former Delta State governorship candidate said his decision followed “weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations” with political associates, supporters, and stakeholders across the country.
“Today, I formally announce my decision to join the National Democratic Congress (NDC),” he declared.
He said the NDC offered “the clearest path” to advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria, describing the party as one founded on inclusion, accountability, grassroots participation, and true federalism.
Omo-Agege also confirmed that he would seek a return to the Senate in 2027 under the platform of the NDC.
“On this platform, I will contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections,” he said.
The former lawmaker thanked key NDC leaders for persuading him to join the party, including former Bayelsa State governor, Senator Seriake Dickson; National Chairman of the party, Senator Moses Cleopas; former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi; and former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. He accused successive administrations in Delta State of failing to translate the state’s enormous oil wealth into tangible development, citing poor roads, underfunded healthcare facilities, unemployment, and inadequate infrastructure.