NDC Welcomes Omo-Agege, Ochei, Grants Waivers For Senatorial Primaries

Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced the defection of former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, and former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, to the party ahead of its senatorial primaries.

Dickson said this on Thursday in a statement on Facebook, stating that both politicians were warmly received into the party and granted waivers to contest in the senatorial primaries scheduled for Friday 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,” he wrote.

According to him, the development followed several weeks of consultations aimed at strengthening the foundations of the party in the South-South region and across the country.

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“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,” Dickson added.

He further urged party members and supporters to warmly welcome the new entrants and extend to them maximum support and cooperation as the party continues to expand its political base nationwide.