Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has declared his support for the presidential ambition of Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election while maintaining that he remains a supporter of key economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Omo-Agege made the remarks during an appearance on ARISE Television’s The Morning Show, where he explained his political position following his recent departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and subsequent alignment with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), the party that recently nominated Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
According to the former Delta Central senator, his endorsement of Obi should not be interpreted as a rejection of all the policies implemented by the current administration. He specifically cited the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira as reforms he supported and continues to support, arguing that they were necessary economic measures despite the hardships associated with their implementation.
Omo-Agege noted that support for such policies is not exclusive to President Tinubu or the APC, contending that Obi had also advocated similar economic reforms during previous election campaigns. He said his political support for Obi was based on broader considerations about leadership and the country’s future, while his backing for certain government policies stemmed from his belief in their long-term economic benefits.
The former deputy senate president formally joined the NDC last week after resigning from the APC, a move that has added to the ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. In announcing his defection, Omo-Agege said he took the decision after consultations with supporters and stakeholders across the country.
His endorsement comes as opposition parties continue to reposition themselves for the next presidential contest. Peter Obi was recently confirmed as the NDC’s presidential candidate, setting the stage for what could be another highly competitive election involving President Tinubu and other major opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Political analysts say Omo-Agege’s comments reflect the increasingly fluid nature of Nigeria’s political landscape, where politicians are seeking to build new alliances while maintaining support for policies they consider beneficial to the country’s economic development
