I will never compromise my ambition to be Delta Governor in 2023 – Omo-Agege

Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege had denied stepping down from vying for the office of the governor of Delta State to focus on returning to the senate.

In statement he signed, Omo-Agege described such reports as unfounded and fabricated falsehood.

Omo-Agege said he would never compromise his governorship ambition by stepping down for anyone.

“It has been brought to my notice that there is a rumour making the rounds that I have stepped down my objective for the 2023 Delta State governorship and bought the Nomination Form for Senate. It is unfortunate that such unfounded and fabricated falsehood could garner such traction and worse still that some could actually believe it.

“For the avoidance of any doubt let me spell it out: I, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege will NEVER, EVER step down or compromise my governorship objective for 2023 for anybody or for any reason whatsoever – period! I further state with every fibre of my being that this is an iron-cast vow that can be banked by everybody,” he said.

“On this point, I want to stress that I will defend the rights of all (including those opposed to me) to have their freedom of speech and their right to criticise protected at all costs. Indeed, if the good people of Delta give me the honour of serving them in 2023, I will ensure that element of our democratic structure is strengthened and that room for healthy debate and constructive criticism is given its due to entrench our growing democracy.

“Once again, I want to state for the record that my commitment to the good people of Delta State and my determination to succeed (with the help of all Deltans) in the 2023 governorship will NEVER EVER be diminished by such cheap antics or juvenile stunts.

“My focus on the real goal is unshakeable and my resolve for 2023 is unyielding,” the deputy senate president added.