Observers of Delta State politics increasingly draw parallels between Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s governorship aspiration and Samuel Beckett’s timeless play Waiting for Godot. In Beckett’s narrative, the characters wait endlessly for a figure who never arrives.
In similar fashion, critics argue that Omo-Agege’s quest to occupy Government House, Asaba, has long resembled a journey of unfulfilled anticipation.
In a release on Thursday August 28, 2025, signed by Wilberforce Arinze
Ag. Chairman, Delta Fresh Vision and Grace Akaighe Public Relations Officer, the group noted that despite his impressive climb to national prominence, where he served as Deputy Senate President, Omo-Agege’s governorship ambition appears stalled.
They said political commentators suggest that his long political journey, marked by frequent shifts across different parties, has left a legacy that is both intriguing and divisive.
According to the group, Omo-Agege began his political career in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), where he rose to the position of Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
“Over the years, he would move through several political platforms, including the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the Republican Party of Nigeria (RPN), and later the Labour Party (LP), under which he secured a Senate seat.
“In 2017, he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he consolidated his political standing and eventually became Deputy Senate President in 2019.
“However, many within and outside the APC argue that his leadership style and political tactics have often generated controversy. For instance, the 2018 “mace incident” in the Senate, during which Omo-Agege was accused of complicity, remains a defining moment in his career.
“While he has maintained his innocence, that episode continues to shape perceptions of him as a politician unafraid of bold, unconventional moves.
“Within the APC, Omo-Agege’s governorship ambition has also been a source of debate. Some party insiders allege that his political maneuvers created deep rifts in the state chapter, even before the arrival of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other key stakeholders from the PDP in 2025.
“With Oborevwori now recognized as the APC leader in Delta State, analysts say Omo-Agege’s influence has waned, leaving him isolated in critical party structures.
“This perceived isolation was evident in his recent “one million march” organized by loyal supporters.
“While it was meant to demonstrate grassroots strength, political commentators dismissed it as a desperate bid to remain relevant, warning that such actions could be counterproductive ahead of the 2027 polls.
“Further complicating Omo-Agege’s position are widespread speculations about his alignments during past presidential primaries.
“Though unverified, critics within the APC claim he supported rival interests in 2023 rather than rallying behind President Bola Tinubu.
“Such claims, whether true or not, have fueled suspicion about his loyalty within the ruling party.
“Political analysts also note that despite repeated efforts, Omo-Agege has struggled to build a broad coalition of allies, with some of his past associates distancing themselves from his governorship project.
“Former Delta North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi is among those reported to have advised him against challenging Oborevwori in 2027, describing the incumbent governor as a formidable figure in the state’s political landscape.
“For many observers, Omo-Agege’s story underscores the paradox of Nigerian politics: a man who has risen quickly through the ranks, yet finds himself at risk of political stagnation.
“His persistence may yet shape the future of Delta APC, but his critics insist that his ambition increasingly looks like a “Godot” that may never arrive”, the release added.
