Omo-Agege Accuses Delta PDP’s Govt For Prioritizing Debt Repayment, ‘Serving Of Godfathers’ Over Purposeful Governance

…Calls for APC unity to end PDP’s misrule in Delta

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Deputy President of the 9th Senate and former Delta State APC governorship candidate,
has taken a swipe at the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori-led PDP government over maladministration that has hindered purposeful governance in the state.

Omo-Agege claimed that Governor Oborevwori has received over N1 trillion from FAAC including state Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), but has misappropriated the funds on debt repayment and serving of undisclosed ‘godfathers’.

Specifically, he said that the Delta State government and local government area councils have failed in infrastructural development, urging Deltans to start demanding transparency, and accountability from the government regarding oil revenue and other resources.

Omo-Agege spoke vividly while addressing enlarged stakeholders’ meeting with APC elders, leaders, and members in Obiaruku and Kwale, Ukwuani, and Ndokwa West Local Government Areas respectively, on Friday.

He assured the people that APC leaders have resolved to put behind their differences, stressing that “every perceived crisis among Delta State APC leaders” would soon be resolved.

He maintained that PDP had no chance against APC in the 2023 governorship election if the elections were not compromised, attributing the APC’s loss to the PDP’s alleged compromise of the electoral process, rather than a lack of support.

Omo-Agege urged party leaders in Ndokwa Nation to unite, maintaining that APC two senatorial seats in Delta, and “we could have secured all three if not for Senator Peter Nwaoboshi’s ordeal”, he added.

Continuing, he said, “We need everybody to come together and work as a team because the end of one election marks the beginning of another. I appeal to you all—let us put aside our differences and focus on what unites us. No one enters an election divided and expects to win”.

Omo-Agege expressed gratitude to APC supporters for their dedication and highlighted his key achievement which includes securing the establishment of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, a development he believes will provide quality education and drive economic growth in Delta State.

He stressed that APC must remain focused on its mission, emphasizing the need for unity, discipline, and strategic planning to overcome the PDP’s influence.

“The APC must not dwell on past election mistakes,” Omo-Agege said.

“We must work harder to ensure victory in 2027. Overcoming the PDP’s influence requires unity, discipline, and strategic planning. We cannot simply rest on the outcome of the last election. We must continue to strive to change it, to ensure that APC prevails in Delta in 2027. To overcome the challenges posed by the PDP, we need unity and collective action. I encourage you all to rise above sentiments and distractions, focusing instead on our shared goal of defeating the PDP.

“I assure you that efforts will be made to bring everybody on board to ensure a united front against the PDP in the next election. I am committed to APC 100 percent and willing and ready to work with all the leaders and members of the party and supporters of our party.”

Omo-Agege criticized the Delta State government’s handling of increased revenue following the removal of fuel subsidies and unification of the exchange rate, alleging that funds meant for development were instead used to service questionable loans.

He urged the Ndokwa people to demand accountability from the government regarding oil revenue and other resources.

“Despite receiving over N1 trillion from FAAC and IGR, the Delta State government and local government area councils have failed to develop the state,” Omo-Agege said. “Instead, they prioritize debt repayment, cater to godfathers, and oil party structures. We must put an end to this wasteful governance and enthrone a progressive government that would build a brighter future for Delta State. A win for the APC in 2027 would signal a new era of prosperity, transparency, and accountability.

“It would mean better infrastructure, improved healthcare and education, and economic opportunities for all. The people of Delta State deserve nothing less.” he said.

Omo-Agege reaffirmed his support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stating we must also win Delta State for APC in the presidential election in 2027 to sustain the country’s economic transformation of President Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda.

“The agenda has already yielded significant gains, including higher revenue for states and local governments, better economic growth rates, declining imports, higher exports, and higher income for farmers. To sustain this momentum and ensure the long term growth and development of our country, it’s crucial we reelect President Tinubu in 2027” he said.

Several APC leaders, including Barr. David Ochonogor, Chief Dele Omenogor, Chief Johnson Opone, and Prof. Ogwezi Chuks, praised Omo-Agege for his contributions to Ndokwa Nation. They expressed gratitude for the establishment of the Federal University of Medical Sciences, Kwale, and pledged their continued support for his political ambitions in 2027.