The NDC described Mr Omo-Agege and Mr Ochei as experienced political leaders.
He was adopted by the party’s delegates and stakeholders from the 20 local government areas of the state.
Mr Omo-Agege jumped the ship after losing APC’s primary election to Senator Efe Dafinone.
The party said, “The exit of one individual, regardless of past titles or political history, does nothing to diminish the strength, stability, or electoral prospects of Delta APC.”
Mr Oghenesivbe, in a statement on Thursday, said that Mr Omo-Agege’s exit did not affect the APC structure in Delta in any way.
Some Lagos-based legal practitioners expressed concern over the slow implementation of the Supreme Court judgement granting financial autonomy to local governments.
Blessing Fubara has declared his intention to contest in Rivers’ 2027 governorship election on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
The Federal High Court says its registries in all divisions will be open to lawyers on weekends and public holidays for the filing of pre-election cases.
Ms Oti served as INEC’s returning officer in the election that brought Mr Otti to power. The governor said the gesture was in recognition of her courage, integrity and commitment.
