The National Democratic Congress has approved waivers for former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, to contest the Delta Central and Delta North Senatorial seats, respectively, under the platform of the party in the 2027 general elections.
The development comes barely six days after Omo-Agege formally dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress and joined the NDC, deepening political realignments ahead of the 2027 polls.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Osa Director, said the decision followed the formal defection of the two political heavyweights from the APC to the opposition party.
The director described both leaders as experienced politicians with strong grassroots appeal capable of strengthening the NDC’s fortunes in Delta State.
He said, “The leadership of the party notes that the decision to grant the waivers was taken in recognition of their political experience, leadership capacity, and commitment to democratic ideals, good governance, and service to the people.
