Omo-Agege on Recent PDP Defections: ‘Issues Being Carefully Considered and Managed’

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the 9th Senate and Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, has said that issues arising from the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborewvori and all leaders and members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), are still being carefully considered and managed.

BIGPEN NIGERIA (https://bigpenngr.com) reports Omo-Agege stated this after a Delta APC stakeholders meeting with the national leadership of the APC as well as the Progressive Governors Forum led by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state.

In a statement he personally issued on Sunday, Omo-Agege stated that the leadership of the Delta State Chapter of the APC welcomed Governor Oborevwori and all leaders and members of the PDP into APC.

He attributed the Governor’s defection alongside others to the success of President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ in driving growth and development in the country.

On the outcome of the stakeholders meeting, he said, “In line with outcomes of deliberations with the national leadership of our Party, the Progressive Governors Forum and Delta APC stakeholders, I wish to assure all stakeholders that any issues arising from this development are being carefully considered and managed with⁸ prudence and foresight, in the best interests of our party and our beloved state”.

He urged party faithful to embrace the development with unity, understanding, and a shared commitment to the progress of Delta State and Nigeria.

Omo-Agege, urged all LGA and Ward Chairmen, their executives, party members, and his teeming supporters to turn out en-masse for the welcome reception of the Governor into the APC.

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The statement further reads; “In this renewed spirit of brotherhood in Delta APC, I urge all LGA and Ward Chairmen, their executives, party members, and our teeming supporters to turn out en-masse for the welcome reception of our new members into the APC on Monday, April 28, 2025 in Asaba.

“This development reaffirms our commitment to progressive governance, promising a brighter future for our people and a more prosperous, secure, and united Nigeria. Together, we will work tirelessly to achieve greatness for Delta State and Nigeria.

“I also take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his political sagacity and visionary leadership, as well as to the National Chairman and the entire National Working Committee of the APC for their unwavering support and tireless efforts. May their efforts continue to yield positive outcomes for our great party”.