A former deputy Senate president Ovie Omo-Agege has urged the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori to desist from launching media attacks against him
NewsWatch Nigeria reports that Oborevwori had earlier mocked Omo-Agege for his abysmal performance during the 2023 governorship election in the state.
Reacting, Omo Agege stated that he and the governor are now one family under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and had no reason to clash.
Speaking via a statement, the former Senator argued that re-litigating the matter in the media or at public events serves no useful purpose and pleaded for peace, healing and reconciliation rather than preaching vendetta.
He said, “My attention has been drawn to comments reportedly made by His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, during his lecture in Lagos on “Inclusive Governance and National Unity: Lessons from Delta State for a United Nigeria” where he referenced the 2023 Delta State governorship election.
“If we were still in different political parties, I would feel compelled to respond in full measure, as an adversary would. But that is no longer the case. We are now one family under the All Progressives Congress (APC). What Delta APC needs today is not division, but unity.
“As a frontline leader in our party, my goal is clear: to secure victory for every APC candidate, from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu down to our House of Assembly candidates. That commitment remains sacrosanct.
“The 2023 governorship election has come and gone and is now behind us. The Supreme Court has spoken, and its decision is final. And I respect the judgment fully. As a democrat, I congratulated Mr. Governor then for the now-famous 360,000 votes that won him the election in 21 local government areas, and I do so again now.
“Let us choose unity over division. Let us choose victory over vendetta. In Delta APC, unity must be more than talk. It must be our strength. The past is in the rearview mirror. Our focus must now be on 2027. Let us look forward.
“I am however proud of the over 240,000 votes that gave us victory in four Delta Central LGAs. To every Deltan who supported me in 2023, and to everyone who believed in our vision: I am forever grateful. You have my assurance: I owe you, and indeed all our people, an even greater level of service.
“Since May 29, 2023, I have pursued one mission: strengthening the unity of our party. I will not relent. I respectfully urge His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State and Leader of the APC in Delta State, to join me in fostering healing, reconciliation, and inclusion. We must silence every voice and action that seeks to divide us. Only a united APC can deliver Delta State for President Tinubu and win every seat in 2027.”
