Seriake Dickson welcomes Omo-Agege, Ochei to NDC Says They are to participate in Primaries

Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, have officially joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in a major political development that could reshape the South-South political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.

The announcement was made by former Bayelsa State Governor and senior party leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, who described the move as part of wider consultations aimed at strengthening the party’s presence across the region and the country.
Dickson said the NDC leadership had warmly received both political heavyweights and granted them waivers to participate in the party’s senatorial primaries scheduled for tomorrow in their respective districts.
“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,” Dickson said in a statement.

“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.”

The development marks a significant political shift in Delta State politics, where both men remain influential figures with strong grassroots structures and loyal political followings.
Omo-Agege, a former governorship candidate and one of the APC’s most prominent leaders in Delta State, served as Deputy Senate President during the 9th National Assembly. Ochei, on the other hand, is a former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and a seasoned political strategist with deep roots in Delta North politics.

Political observers say their entry into the NDC could strengthen the party’s chances in the South-South and intensify competition ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Dickson urged party members and supporters nationwide to welcome the duo and work with them in building what he described as the party’s “fast-growing family.”

“This development is the result of several weeks of consultations aimed at strengthening the foundations of our party in the South-South region and across the country,” he added.