Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has set the political space on fire after dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following his defeat in the APC senatorial primaries. Omo-Agege, who lost the Delta Central Senatorial ticket to incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone, was officially cleared by the NDC on Thursday to contest the same seat under the new platform. He moved together with former Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, who has also been cleared to contest the Delta North Senatorial District ticket. The high-profile defection has triggered heated reactions, especially among Peter Obi’s supporters (Obedient), many of whom are strongly opposed to Omo-Agege’s entry. Critics argue that the former Senate leader remains a core APC loyalist and could become a mole planted to destabilize the young party and create factional crises. Others, however, insist that politicians of Omo-Agege’s calibre and structure are exactly what the NDC needs to build a strong machine capable of withstanding alleged electoral rigging in 2027.The move is being seen as part of a wider coalition being quietly assembled by former Bayelsa Governor Senator Henry Seriake Dickson for the NDC. The APC has reacted dismissively, describing the defections as “inconsequential. Adding to the drama, there are strong indications that Senator Ned Nwoko, who lost the PDP Delta North ticket to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, is also in talks with the NDC, though negotiations are still ongoing. The timing of these defections is particularly interesting. INEC had closed the window for party defections on May 10, 2026, but a Federal High Court ruling last week struck down parts of the timetable and extended the deadline till September. INEC has appealed the judgment, creating uncertainty around the legality of fresh defections. AS the controversy continues to trend, political watchers are keenly observing how the entry of these heavyweights will shape the future of the NDC and the emerging opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. What’s your take? Is Omo-Agege a smart acquisition for the NDC or a dangerous risk? Drop your comments below! This story is still developing.
