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From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri
The former Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has said that no real efforts have been made to bring opposing party leaders in the Delta APC together, countering false narratives claiming that he and his team rejected reconciliation.
Omo-Agege spoke during an interactive leaders and stakeholders’ meeting hosted by the Warri South Local Government Area branch of the party at the 911 Event Center, Ugbuwangue, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.
His assertion came a day before the Minister for Aviation, Festus Keyamo, led a section of APC leaders and stakeholders to a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House on Thursday.
Omo-Agege stated that, rather than pushing genuine reconciliation, there have been false narratives about the internal crisis in the party in the state.
He emphasised that while reconciliation is important, it must be genuine and not just political rhetoric.
“I don’t know any politician who doesn’t want reconciliation. Everyone talks about it because, as they say, talk is cheap. But let’s be honest—talking is easy; real reconciliation requires action.
“We have done everything possible, and we are still ready to do more, but only if it is genuine and based on a shared determination to win,” he said.
He criticised past “purported attempts” at reconciliation, stating that no real efforts had been made to bring opposing party leaders together for meaningful discussions since the 2023 elections.
“The last thing we heard was, ‘They don’t want reconciliation.’ That was the story. But was there ever a real attempt to reconcile? No. It was all talk, and talk alone doesn’t build unity. In politics, no one can win an election alone—it takes a collective effort,” he said.
Looking ahead to 2027, Senator Omo-Agege urged his supporters to remain focused, work harder, and strengthen the party’s grassroots presence.
Omo-Agege urged APC members to stay united and committed to the party’s success, stressing that Delta’s future depends on collective effort and holding leaders accountable.
“We must work together. The task ahead is not just about politics—it is about securing the future of Delta State. With unity, strategy, and determination, we will take the APC to victory in 2027,” he said.
Speaking earlier, a prominent Warri Kingdom prince and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Dr Yemi Emiko, said Omo-Agege has earned his leadership of the Delta APC through hard work against all odds.
According to him, leadership is earned, not enforced, stressing that Omo-Agege has earned his leadership of the party right from the day he entered the party.
He urged those aspiring to leadership to return to their units and wards, mobilise support, and show results.
“All politics is local. If you want to lead, you must deliver your ward and local government. Omo-Agege has earned the leadership of the Delta APC through hard work and grassroots mobilisation—not by making empty claims on social media,” he said.
He called on APC leaders and members to unite behind Omo-Agege, stating that if the party remains solidly behind him, it will sweep the PDP out of Delta in 2027.
“Omo-Agege, you have earned the leadership of the Delta APC. Those jumping around in Abuja have no local base. Elections are not won on social media but through grassroots mobilisation.
“Leadership is about results, and with the APC winning two out of three senatorial seats for the first time in Delta’s history, there is no doubt that Omo-Agege is our leader,” he said.
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