NDC Delta Central Primary: Onome Dema Rejects Defeat Claims, Denies Congratulating Omo-Agege

UGHELLI, Delta State – Olorogun Onome Bernice Dema has maintained that she emerged victorious in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for the Delta Central Senatorial District, while dismissing reports that she has stepped down from the race or endorsed former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege.

Dema, through a statement issued by her Media Aide, Comrade Joseph Oghenerukevwe Edegware, described the reports of her withdrawal as false, misleading and the handiwork of political detractors seeking to undermine the democratic will of party members.

According to the statement, Dema remains the duly elected winner of the Delta Central NDC primary election and has not stepped down for any individual or group.

She said rumours suggesting otherwise were being spread by individuals threatened by the growing popularity and acceptance of her candidacy across the senatorial district.

“This is a critical moment for our party and our people. I want to assure all our supporters, stakeholders and members of the NDC that I remain firmly in the race and committed to securing victory for our party. We will be on the ballot in 2027, and no one has the authority to impose any candidate against the wishes of party members,” she stated.

Dema urged party faithful and supporters to disregard the misinformation and remain focused on the collective goal of strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general election.

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Meanwhile, speaking in a telephone conversation with Oasis Magazine, Edegware dismissed an earlier report published by the media outlet which quoted a viral statement claiming that Dema had congratulated Omo-Agege and pledged support for his senatorial ambition.

The media aide insisted that only information published through Dema’s official communication channels should be regarded as authentic, stressing that she had neither endorsed Omo-Agege nor withdrawn from the contest.

He further disclosed that Omo-Agege had made several attempts to reach Dema following the disputed primary election, adding that she was yet to return his calls.

According to Edegware, both camps, alongside members of the NDC National Executive Committee, are expected to hold a roundtable discussion to determine the way forward.

“My boss won; Omo-Agege also claimed he won, but he used APC voters in the exercise. If the national leadership cannot settle this issue, then we would have to go to the courts to determine who won the election,” Edegware said.

The development underscores the growing controversy surrounding the Delta Central NDC primary election, with both camps laying claim to victory as party leaders seek a resolution to the dispute ahead of the 2027 polls.