Omo-Agege Endorses Obi For 2027, Maintains Support For Tinubu’s Economic Policies

Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has announced his endorsement of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 elections. Despite this shift, he insists that his support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms remains intact.

Omo-Agege made the declaration during an interview on ARISE TV’s The Morning Show, where he clarified his political stance following his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC). He explained that his departure was not voluntary but a result of the party’s failure to accommodate him and his supporters in Delta State.

“I never left the APC; the party left me and my over 230,000 supporters,” Omo-Agege said, stressing that his political base was sidelined.

The former senator highlighted that his endorsement of Obi does not contradict his backing of Tinubu’s economic measures. He pointed specifically to the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira, reforms he described as necessary for Nigeria’s economic stability.

“When Mr President introduced the naira floatation and subsidy removal, I supported those policies and I still do,” he stated.

Omo-Agege argued that these reforms are not exclusive to Tinubu or the APC, noting that Obi had also advocated similar measures during his 2023 campaign. He believes Obi’s leadership would inspire greater public confidence in the implementation of such policies.

“Even though these policies were introduced by Mr President, Peter Obi also supported them. My endorsement of Obi is not a rejection of the reforms but a belief that Nigerians would trust him more to make them work,” he explained.

According to Omo-Agege, the challenge lies not in the policies themselves but in how they are executed. He suggested that Obi’s credibility and reputation for transparency could make Nigerians more receptive to reforms that have sparked widespread debate.

“I have not changed my opinion about these policies. I simply believe that under Obi’s leadership, Nigerians who currently oppose them would feel more comfortable and confident,” he added.

Omo-Agege’s position reflects a nuanced political strategy: endorsing a candidate outside his former party while maintaining alignment with reforms introduced by the current administration. His remarks underscore the fluidity of Nigeria’s political landscape as alliances shift ahead of the 2027 elections.