By BANNERNEWS Reporter, Warri
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has alleged threats to his life and an attack on his campaign venue in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Omo-Agege, who is seeking to return to the Senate to represent Delta Central Senatorial District, raised the alarm on Thursday during his campaign and consultation visits to Wards 1, 2 and 3 in Uvwie.
The former senator alleged that suspected thugs invaded his campaign venue in Effurun and destroyed preparations for the political event, accusing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of allegedly encouraging attacks against his political activities.
Omo-Agege said he had received what he described as credible information about an alleged threat to his life, as well as those of his family members and supporters, and called on security agencies to investigate the claims.
He specifically appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi John Oyeyemi, and other security agencies to provide adequate protection for him and his supporters.
The former lawmaker vowed to continue his political activities despite the alleged intimidation, warning that no politician or political group should assume a monopoly over violence in the state.
However, the state government dismissed the allegation, with the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, describing it as baseless and urging Omo-Agege to report any credible threat to the appropriate security agencies.
Aniagwu questioned why the governor would allegedly seek to eliminate Omo-Agege when both politicians are pursuing different elective offices in the 2027 elections, noting that Oborevwori is seeking another term as governor while Omo-Agege is pursuing a senatorial seat.
Omo-Agege previously sought the Delta Central senatorial ticket under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but lost the party’s ticket to the incumbent senator, Ede Dafinone. He subsequently defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), where he was reportedly given the senatorial ticket.
