Politics
THE Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has welcomed former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, into the party.
The party also granted both politicians waivers to participate in its senatorial primaries scheduled to hold in their respective districts on Tuesday.
The announcement was made by the party leadership in a post on the verified facebook handle of Sen. Seriake Dickson on Monday.
According to him, the party received the two political figures warmly and wished them success in the forthcoming primaries.
“It was a pleasure to warmly receive Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, former Deputy Senate President, into our great party, alongside Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.
“I am also pleased to announce that the NDC has not only received them warmly but has equally granted them waivers to contest in the senatorial primaries in their respective districts tomorrow. I wish them both the very best of luck,” Dickson said.
He said the development followed several weeks of consultations aimed at strengthening its structures and political base in the South-South region and across the country.
According to him, the admission of the two politicians is expected to further consolidate the party’s growing presence in Delta State and the wider South-South geopolitical zone.
He called on members and supporters to welcome the new entrants and extend full cooperation to them.
“I urge everyone to warmly welcome them into our fast-growing family and extend to them the fullest support and cooperation,” Dickson added.
The NDC described the defections as part of its broader efforts to expand its national reach and strengthen its position ahead of future electoral contests.
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