BREAKING NEWS: Seriake Dickson Reacts As Ovie Omo-Agege, Victor Ochei Join NDC.

BREAKING NEWS: Seriake Dickson Reacts As Ovie Omo-Agege, Victor Ochei Join NDC.

Former Bayelsa State Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has welcomed former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, and former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, into the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Dickson disclosed this in a statement following the formal reception of the two political heavyweights into the party, describing their arrival as a significant boost to the NDC's growing influence in the South-South region and across the country.

“It was a pleasure to warmly receive Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, former Deputy Senate President, into our great party, alongside Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly,” Dickson stated.

The former governor further announced that both politicians had been granted waivers by the party, enabling them to participate in the upcoming senatorial primaries in their respective districts.

“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,” he added.

According to Dickson, the development followed weeks of consultations aimed at strengthening the party's structure and expanding its reach ahead of future political contests.

“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,” he said.

He called on party members and supporters to embrace the new entrants and provide them with the necessary support as they settle into the party.

“I urge everyone to warmly welcome them into our fast-growing family and extend to them the fullest support and cooperation,” Dickson stated.

The defection of Omo-Agege and Ochei to the NDC is expected to reshape the political landscape in Delta State and further intensify political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.