In a dramatic political twist that could reshape Delta State’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, credible sources have confirmed that former Deputy Senate President and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, is actively considering a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to insiders privy to confidential discussions, Omo-Agege, one of the APC’s most influential figures in the South-South, is said to be exploring the possibility of a political realignment amid rising tensions within the APC and ongoing internal power tussles in Delta State.
“This is not a rumor,” a highly placed PDP source told The Story.
“Several high-level meetings have already taken place. Omo-Agege is weighing his options carefully, and he’s not ruling out returning to his political roots in the PDP.”
Omo-Agege, who defected from PDP to APC in 2017, has since built a strong political base within the ruling party and contested for the Delta State governorship in 2023 under the APC flag.
However, recent fractures within the party, especially with the influx of former PDP members like former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, have reportedly triggered fresh fears of marginalization and loss of influence.
Analysts say Omo-Agege’s potential return to PDP would mark a stunning reversal and underscore growing disillusionment within APC ranks.
His possible defection also raises questions about the party’s internal coherence and its ability to manage high-stakes ambitions within its swelling coalition of old and new power brokers.
“It’s a survival strategy,” a political analyst explained.
“He sees the writing on the wall. With Okowa and Oborevwori now allegedly controlling APC’s Delta structure, Omo-Agege may be retreating to the PDP to stay politically relevant.”
Neither Omo-Agege nor his spokesperson has issued an official statement, but the silence is fueling further speculation that negotiations are indeed underway.
If the defection materializes, it could trigger a domino effect, prompting realignments across Delta’s political blocs and further destabilizing APC’s internal power structure in the region.
As political chess pieces begin to shift, the people of Delta State watch with bated breath.
One thing is clear, the 2027 elections may be anything but predictable.
As of the time of filing this report, all efforts to reach Senator Omo-Agege’s Media Adviser, Mr. Sunny Areh, for a reaction were unsuccessful.
Stay with The Storry for real-time updates on this developing story.
