A former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the ruling-All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect.
Omo-Agege, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide. Sunday Areh,cannounced his resignation in a letter dated May 22 and addressed to the APC Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
It would be recalled that Omo-Agege contested the APC senatorial primary election for Delta Central but lost to Senator Ede Dafinone.
In the letter. the ex-Deputy Senate President said the recent developments within Delta APC “influenced his decision after consultations with political associates and supportersâ€.
READ ALSO:
He added that his political goals and those of his constituents would be better pursued outside the ruling party.
“I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta and Nigeria.
“I thank APC for the opportunity to serve as Deputy President of the 9th Senate.
“I wish the party well and have requested that my name be removed from all membership records, registers, and communication lists,†he stated.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to the development and effective representation for Delta Central and Nigeria.
The post Omo-Agege dumps APC appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria.
