Oborevwori says Omo-Agege is not trustworthy, mentions past betrayals

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has said that former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege is not a trustworthy politician. He accused Omo-Agege of often falling out with the political leaders who helped him rise in his career.

Governor Oborevwori made these comments during an interview on Arise Television. He spoke about recent political changes in Delta State, including Omo-Agege’s departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The governor noted that Omo-Agege is not a political threat in the state. This is after Omo-Agege lost the APC Delta Central Senatorial District primary election.

Oborevwori mentioned that party leaders had known for months about Omo-Agege's plans to leave the APC. "You know I smile. Ovie Omo-Agege, I will not say, I will not use the word pretentious because we saw it coming before he left. All his people left over three months ago. So we all are aware," he said.

He added that Omo-Agege failed to consult party leaders before the primary election. This is different from how he approached seeking support.

"That was why he was not serious in the context of the primaries because he never consulted anybody. He never consulted me. He never consulted any leaders," he said.

Governor Oborevwori said he spoke with stakeholders before trying for another term. He believes these talks helped build agreement within his political team.

"APC is a big party. I met with people to say, ‘Look, I want to go back for my second tenure, please.’

"But he never did that. I did that and that’s why you see that nobody even indicated interest to contest with me because we believe in this zoning arrangement," he said.

On APC Primary

The governor insisted that the APC Delta Central senatorial primary election was fair and open. He noted that incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone, who defeated Omo-Agege for the ticket, has a strong reputation in Delta Central.

"Dafinone is a big name in Urhobo land because his father was a senator and he has contributed to the development of Delta State. So that legacy is there," he said.

"We did a free and fair primary, and he lost. It’s for him to embrace because the process was transparent, very transparent. I’m a democrat."

Despite this, Omo-Agege has claimed that the primary election was rigged against him.

Alleged Political Betrayals

Mr Oborevwori also talked about Omo-Agege’s political path. He claimed that the former deputy senate president has fallen out with many important politicians who helped him along the way.

"This same man, I don’t like talking about people, but I need to state it here. Ovie Omo-Agege, he came into politics in 2002.

"This state made him. The people that made him, he fought them. Who made him? James Ibori made him. He left. Betrayed Ogboru. He left. Betrayed O’tega Emerhor.

"He’s not somebody that can be trusted," the governor said.