Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has issued a strong warning to individuals allegedly planning to manipulate votes or rig the 2027 general elections, threatening that those involved could face violent consequences.
Omo-Agege, who is seeking election to represent Delta Central Senatorial District on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), made the remarks during a political gathering in his constituency.
“I want to make the news again. Anybody who rigs the election on that day, we will kill him! If you don’t value your life, come and rig the election,” he said.
He further accused unnamed political actors of attempting to undermine the future of the people through electoral manipulation, declaring that his supporters would resist any attempt to subvert the will of voters.
“They’re rigging your future. They’re rigging the future of your children. We’re waiting for them. Let them try it. It is rig and die. We’re going to give them aura for aura. There’s no court this time. We’re going to fight,” Omo-Agege said.
His remarks come amid rising political tensions in Delta State, particularly between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition NDC, ahead of the 2027 elections.
The development also follows an alleged attack on a One Million-Man March organised by the NDC in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.
The march, led by the party’s governorship candidate, Chris Iyovwaye, was described by the NDC as a peaceful political gathering attended by thousands of supporters.
Reacting to the reported violence, Omo-Agege condemned the incident and called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to take responsibility for ensuring the safety of residents and protecting their democratic rights.
“Governor Sheriff Oborevwori must also take responsibility. As Chief Security Officer of Delta State, he cannot look away when citizens are attacked while exercising their democratic rights. The buck stops at his table,” he said in a statement.
He maintained that the NDC would not be intimidated by alleged attacks, insisting that the party remained committed to peaceful campaigns and issue-based engagement with voters.
“You may attack our people, but you cannot silence their voices. You may try to intimidate them, but you cannot take away their democratic rights. The people have the right to choose, and that right must be protected,” he added.
However, the Delta State Government dismissed Omo-Agege’s allegations against the governor, accusing the former senator of seeking media attention instead of presenting his policy proposals to voters.
The state Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads and Public Information), Charles Aniagwu, criticised Omo-Agege’s approach, arguing that his allegations against the governor suggested a lack of compelling campaign messages for the Delta Central senatorial contest.
Omo-Agege, who previously belonged to the APC, resigned from the party in a letter dated May 22 addressed to the chairman of the APC in Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government Area.
In a separate statement explaining his decision, the former deputy Senate president said his resignation followed weeks of consultations with political associates, supporters and other stakeholders.
His latest comments come about a week after President Bola Tinubu reportedly directed security agencies to ensure that the 2027 general elections are free, fair and credible.
