2027: Delta APC, Omo-Agege clash over ‘rig and die’ threat

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri
A war of words has erupted between the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State and former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, over his controversial “rig and die” declaration ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the ruling party warning against threats and political violence while the former senator insists his statement was directed at election riggers, not voters.
The disagreement intensified on Tuesday when Omo-Agege, who is contesting the Delta Central senatorial seat on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), rejected criticisms from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, the state APC and supporters...