The leadership of the Nigeria democratic Congress, NDC, received former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, and former Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, who defected from the All Progressives Congress, APC, and immediately granted them waivers to seek the party's senatorial tickets for the 2027 general elections.

NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Henry Dickson, in a statement, highlighted: "It was a pleasure to warmly receive Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, former Deputy Senate President, into our great party, alongside Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.

"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.

"This development is the result of several weeks of consultations aimed at strengthening the foundations of our party in the South-South region and across the country.

"I urge everyone to warmly welcome them into our fast-growing family and extend to them the fullest support and cooperation." ~ HSD