Former Bayelsa State Governor and senior opposition figure, Seriake Dickson, has announced the defection of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Dickson disclosed this in a statement on Friday, describing their arrival as a major boost to the party’s growing influence in the South-South region and across the country.
According to him, the party leadership has also granted both politicians waivers to participate in the senatorial primaries scheduled to hold in their respective districts tomorrow.
“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 stated.
“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,” he added.
Dickson explained that the development followed weeks of consultations aimed at strengthening the foundations of the party ahead of future political contests.
He further called on party members and supporters to welcome the new entrants and give them maximum support and cooperation.
