Delta APC Slams Omo-Agege’s ‘Desperate Bid’ to Distract Deltans With Falsehoods

The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly dismissed allegations by former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, linking the party to recent incidents of violence in the state, describing the claims as false, politically motivated, and a calculated attempt to mislead the public.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Valentine Onojeghuo, the APC accused Omo-Agege of exploiting the recent incident at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre in Effurun for political gain by portraying it as an orchestrated act of political violence.

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The party also rejected allegations attributed to the former senator that the APC sponsored thugs to prevent the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Chris Iyovwaye, from visiting his hometown of Aghalokpe.

According to the APC, the attempt to connect the PTI Conference Centre incident with the alleged obstruction of Iyovwaye’s visit was “completely false” and designed to create a misleading impression of a coordinated campaign of violence across Delta State.

“It is unfortunate that Senator Omo-Agege has chosen to exploit the regrettable incident at the PTI Conference Centre for cheap political opportunism by peddling a concocted narrative of political thuggery allegedly orchestrated by the APC. Nothing could be further from the truth,” the statement said.

The ruling party maintained that it remains a law-abiding political organisation committed to constitutional democracy and the rule of law, stressing that it neither condones nor encourages violence in any form.

It described efforts to associate the APC with criminal activities without evidence as malicious, defamatory, and politically motivated.

The APC further clarified that the reported violence occurred outside its Delta Central leaders’ and stakeholders’ meeting held at the PTI Conference Centre, insisting that the meeting itself was peaceful from commencement to conclusion.

According to the party, the gathering was broadcast live by national television stations, including ARISE Television and TVC News, providing clear evidence that the proceedings were conducted peacefully.

The party also condemned what it described as Omo-Agege’s allegation that the APC was plotting a coordinated campaign of violence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

It argued that such claims, made without publicly available evidence, were capable of creating unnecessary panic among residents and undermining public confidence in the democratic process.

The APC challenged the former Deputy Senate President to submit any credible evidence in his possession to the appropriate security agencies instead of making what it termed inflammatory allegations through the media.

Reaffirming its commitment to justice and accountability, the party expressed support for a comprehensive, impartial, and professional investigation into all reported incidents of violence, including the PTI Conference Centre incident, expressing confidence that the truth would ultimately prevail.

The APC also urged Deltans not to be swayed by what it described as a campaign of misinformation, maintaining that Delta State has continued to enjoy relative peace, stability, and sustained development under the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

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The party further appealed to political leaders across party lines to exercise restraint, avoid inflammatory rhetoric, and allow security agencies to discharge their constitutional responsibilities without interference.

“As the 2027 general elections approach, every political stakeholder has a responsibility to promote peace, strengthen democratic values, and place the collective interest of the people above personal political ambition,” the statement added.