Ovie Omo-Agege, former deputy Senate president of the Ninth Senate, has formally declared his intention to contest the Delta Central senatorial district seat in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.

Mr Omo-Agege announced this in a statement on Wednesday. He said the decision followed extensive consultations and reflection.

“Driven by patriotic duty, resourceful service, and a hopeful vision for our future, I, Ovie Omo-Agege, deputy president of the 9th Senate, hereby declare my intention to contest the Delta Central senatorial district seat in 2027 on the platform of the APC,” he said.

Mr Omo-Agege described the declaration as “not a light decision”, noting it followed broad consultations with family members, political leaders, and stakeholders across all eight local government areas of Delta Central.

“It is a response to the humbling calls by our electorate, constituents, professionals, and supporters that I return to the Senate to serve our common good and give unflinching support to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“There is clear consensus across Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu, Okpe, Sapele, Uvwie, Ethiope East, and Ethiope West that the Urhobo Nation needs an experienced, smart, resourceful, purpose-driven, compassionate, and courageous voice in the Senate once again,” he said.

He added that after prayer and reflection, he concluded that public service is a divine duty.

“Having sought the face of our Lord Jesus Christ in prayer, I have concluded that service to my people is a divine duty. I therefore humbly yield to their call,” he said.

Mr Omo-Agege noted that the ambition was collective, aimed at strengthening Delta Central’s influence nationally. He said representation must be purposeful and resourceful, not cosmetic or insipid, insisting Urhobo interests must be strongly defended in national policymaking.

(NAN)