2027: APC chief backs Omo-Agege's return to Senate for power balance
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Williams Makinde, has defended the existing power-sharing arrangement in Delta Central, backing calls for Ovie Omo-Agege to return
- From Elo Edremoda, Warri
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Williams Makinde, has defended the existing power-sharing arrangement in Delta Central, backing calls for Ovie Omo-Agege to return to the Senate in 2027.
In a statement in Warri, Makinde said political balance in Urhobo land has historically been based on a dual structure, Eastern and Western divisions, rather than rotation among federal constituencies, dismissing contrary claims as inaccurate.
He argued that the senatorial seat should revert to Eastern Urhobo, describing it as “honourable and necessary,” and positioning Omo-Agege as the most suitable candidate.
He explained that Western Urhobo comprises Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie and Ethiope constituencies, while Eastern Urhobo includes Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu.
He cited precedents to support his claim, noting that power has traditionally been balanced between the two blocs.
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“The facts of history is that whenever the opportunity for Urhobo to produce the Governor of Delta State presents itself, the positions of Governor and Senator are normally shared between the Eastern Urhobo Division and Western Urhobo Division,” he said.
Makinde also referenced the APC's 2023 nominations, where, according to him, stakeholders from Eastern Urhobo stepped aside to allow Ede Dafinone from the Western bloc to emerge as the party's senatorial candidate.
“This precedent guided APC's 2023 nominations. Now, honour demands we return the favour. It's Western Urhobo's turn to show statesmanship and yield the senate seat to Eastern Urhobo in 2027,” he said.
He warned that any attempt to deviate from the arrangement could destabilise the region's political equilibrium.
“Having benefited from this power-sharing… Western Urhobo cannot now turn around to oppose it,” he added.
Makinde further stressed the advantage of electing a ranking lawmaker, saying Delta Central would benefit from Omo-Agege's experience.
“There is no Urhobo person who has attained higher ranking in the senate than the former Deputy President of the senate,” he said.
He urged stakeholders to rally behind Omo-Agege, describing him as “young, full of energy and filled with bright ideas,” and called on Western Urhobo leaders to preserve unity by respecting the zoning tradition.
