Ovie Omo-Agege has introduced his intention to return to the Senate, declaring his bid for the Delta Central senatorial seat forward of the 2027 elections.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, the previous lawmaker stated his choice to hunt a 3rd time period adopted “broad consultations” with members of the family, political leaders, and stakeholders throughout the eight native authorities areas of Delta Central.
“Pushed by patriotic obligation, resourceful service, and a hopeful imaginative and prescient for our future, I hereby declare my intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial District seat in 2027 on the platform of the APC,” he stated.
“Having sought the face of our Lord Jesus Christ in prayer, I’ve concluded that service to my folks is a divine obligation. I due to this fact humbly yield to their name.
“This isn’t a light-weight choice. It’s a response to the humbling calls by our voters… that I return to the Senate to serve our frequent good.”
Omo-Agege, who beforehand represented Delta Central from 2015 to 2023, stated his ambition can be geared toward supporting the administration of Bola Tinubu.
He pressured the necessity for knowledgeable illustration for the Urhobo folks, noting what he described as a “clear consensus” for a succesful voice on the nationwide degree.
Reflecting on his earlier tenure, he described it as impactful and pledged to construct on that file if elected.
“Elect me, and I’ll ship legislative management that strikes payments from sponsorship to assent. With Senate seniority, committee affect, and a nationwide community, I move legal guidelines, not file them,” he stated.
He outlined key priorities together with infrastructure improvement, improved healthcare and training, job creation, enhanced safety, and attracting federal tasks to the area.
The APC chieftain additionally reiterated his help for the ruling get together’s {economic} reforms, describing them as “powerful however important”.
“Eradicating subsidies freed sources. Ending a number of trade charges killed corruption, restored transparency, and boosted investor confidence,” he stated.
Omo-Agege additional known as for unity inside the get together in Delta State forward of the elections, pledging to help all candidates that emerge from the APC primaries.
“We should method 2027 as one household,” he stated, urging political actors to give attention to concepts somewhat than battle.