Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Immediate past Deputy President of the Senate has called on party members and supporters of the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives’ Congress to accord warm reception to members of the People’s Democratic Party defecting to the APC including Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.
While commenting of the gale of defections to the state chapter of the APC, Omo-agege noted that the situation was currently been handled with utmost care by APC national leadership and other stakeholders.
He called on 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 charge was contained in a statement personally signed by Omo-Agege and made available to journalist on Sunday in Warri.
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.”
