Delta Central Lost Influence After My Exit, Says Omo-Agege

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has said Delta Central Senatorial District lost its political influence and strong representation at the National Assembly after his departure from the Senate.

Omo-Agege made the remark in Abuja shortly after submitting his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms ahead of the 2027 general elections, confirming his intention to return to the Senate.

The former lawmaker said pressure from constituents across Delta Central compelled him to rejoin the race, noting that many residents believe the district’s voice has weakened since he left office.

“My constituents reviewed my performance in the Eighth and Ninth Senate and concluded that since I left the Senate, their voice is no longer being heard,” he said.

According to him, effective representation goes beyond occupying a seat in the National Assembly, stressing that lawmakers must be prepared to aggressively pursue the interests of their people.

“Nothing is given to you for free in this country. You only get what you fight for,” Omo-Agege stated.

“Every state has three senators, but it is your ability to wage war for your people that determines what you bring home.”

The former Delta Central senator also linked his return bid to the need to protect the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu.

He expressed support for policies such as the removal of fuel subsidy, arguing that the measures had improved the financial position of many states and reduced dependence on borrowing.

“Today, governors are no longer running to banks to borrow money just to pay salaries or execute projects. That is the result of Mr President’s policies,” he said.

Citing Delta State, Omo-Agege noted that the governor had repeatedly stated that the administration had not borrowed funds since taking office.

“My governor proudly says he has not borrowed money since becoming governor, and we are happy about that. It is because of the president’s economic policies,” he added.

The former Deputy Senate President warned that the gains from the reforms could be reversed if loyal supporters of the administration fail to secure seats in the National Assembly after the 2027 elections.

“We cannot allow these policies to be reversed. We do not want lawmakers coming in 2027 to frustrate or dismantle what the president has started,” he said.

“We need committed people in the National Assembly who believe in these reforms and will defend them.”

Omo-Agege also ruled out the possibility of emerging through a consensus arrangement within the party, insisting he would contest through direct primaries.

His declaration is expected to intensify political activities within Delta Central as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.