April 14, (THEWILL) – Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, on Thursday declared his intention to run for the office of Governor of Delta State, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator Omo-Agege declared his interest at a rally held at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
Omo-Agege’s ambition would pit him against the incumbent PDP leadership that has governed the state since 1999, if he secures his party’s ticket.
Speaking to a massive crowd of supporters, Omo-Agege, currently the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial district, reeled out development strides recorded under his legislative stewardship, as he also said his decision was a result of the desire to bring development to other parts of the state that had been marginalised by the incumbent leadership in the state.
A popular chorus throughout his speech was “enough is enough”, stirring wild vocal approval from the crowd.
Omo-Agege is the only aspirant to have publicly declared his interest for the ticket of the APC in the upcoming Governorship race so far, it is, however, expected that other contestants may step into the race in the coming weeks.
While the race is still considered open by observers, Omo-Agege has continued to consult with stakeholders across the state for support and is believed to have made important alliances towards his ambition.
He has also been described as the strongest opponent to the PDP leadership in Delta state currently.
