Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has announced plans to dump APC, declaring that he would not remain a “sitting duck” amid ongoing political realignments in Delta State. The development marks a major shift within the state’s political landscape as tensions continue to grow inside the All Progressives Congress structure ahead of the 2027 elections.
Omo-Agege made the declaration during a meeting with political supporters and stakeholders in Delta State. According to him, recent developments within the party created conditions that threatened the political future of his loyalists and support base. The former governorship candidate stated that extensive consultations were held before arriving at the decision. He argued that remaining within the present arrangement would weaken the political structure he and his allies built over several years.
“I will not remain a sitting duck,” Omo-Agege said while addressing supporters during the gathering. The announcement immediately generated reactions across Delta State’s political environment, where Omo-Agege remains one of the most influential opposition figures.
The decision to dump APC comes amid rising internal tension following recent political developments involving Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and several political stakeholders in Delta State. Political observers say the movement of major figures into the APC significantly altered existing power dynamics within the party. The changes reportedly created concerns among long-standing APC members over leadership control and future political positioning.
Supporters of Omo-Agege argue that those who built the party structure over the years now risk losing influence under the new arrangement. Analysts note that such tensions are common during periods of political realignment ahead of major elections. The Delta APC has experienced increasing internal disagreements over party leadership, control of grassroots structures, and electoral strategy since the latest political alignments emerged.
Omo-Agege suggested during the meeting that his supporters were being politically sidelined within the evolving structure. He maintained that his camp would not remain passive while its influence gradually diminished. The former deputy senate president emphasized that politics requires active organisation and strong grassroots engagement. According to him, remaining in an environment where his supporters could no longer effectively compete would amount to political surrender.
As discussions around his decision to dump APC continue, several political stakeholders in Delta State are closely monitoring possible next steps and future alliances connected to his movement. The development has also intensified speculation about wider political restructuring across the South-South region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Analysts believe Omo-Agege’s departure could significantly reshape opposition politics in Delta State. His influence across several local government areas and party structures may affect future coalition building and electoral mobilisation efforts. Political observers also note that the decision may create new alignments among politicians dissatisfied with the evolving APC leadership arrangement in the state.
The move to dump APC could further increase political competition within Delta as parties reposition ahead of future governorship and legislative contests. Stakeholders say the development highlights ongoing struggles for influence, control, and relevance within Nigeria’s political parties as preparations for 2027 gradually intensify nationwide.
The situation in Delta reflects broader political realignments occurring across Nigeria’s political landscape. Politicians and party blocs are increasingly reassessing alliances, structures, and strategic partnerships ahead of the next election cycle.
Analysts say internal disputes and defections remain recurring features of Nigeria’s democratic process, particularly during transition periods involving shifts in political power and influence. The decision to dump APC therefore extends beyond Delta politics and contributes to wider conversations about party cohesion, leadership negotiations, and electoral strategy across the country.
