Omo-Agege urges APC members to welcome defecting PDP leaders

Immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State to give a warm reception to defecting members of the Peoples Democratic Party, including Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.

Breaking his silence on the wave of defections, Omo-Agege said the development was already being carefully handled by the APC national leadership and other stakeholders.

He urged all members of the party to “turn out en masse to receive Governor Oborevwori and other leaders who dumped the PDP for the APC.”

This was contained in a statement personally signed by Omo-Agege, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Sunday.

Omo-Agege noted that the massive defection of the PDP leadership and members in Delta State into the APC “underscores the success of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in driving growth and development in our country.”

The statement partly read, “The leadership of the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) warmly welcomes His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and all leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC).

This historic move underscores the success of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in driving growth and development in our country.

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 with prudence and foresight in the best interests of our party and our beloved state.

“Let us embrace this development with unity, understanding, and a shared commitment to the progress of Delta State and Nigeria.

“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.”

He also thanked President Tinubu and the APC leadership for their support, saying the development reaffirmed the party’s commitment to progressive governance in the state and across Nigeria.