A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Latinore Oghenesivbe, has dismissed concerns over the resignation of former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege from the party, describing the move as inconsequential to the APC’s political strength ahead of the 2027 elections.

Oghenesivbe, who is also Director General of the Delta Bureau for Orientation and Communications in the Governor’s Office, said the APC structure in Delta remained intact and firmly rooted across the state despite Omo-Agege’s exit.

Reacting to the resignation in a statement issued on Thursday, he said the development would neither weaken the party nor affect its growing political momentum under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

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“Omo-Agege’s resignation might only generate temporary political commentary. It does not change the structure on ground. It does not alter the momentum. And it does not weaken the APC,” Oghenesivbe stated.

“The APC remains the dominant grassroots political force in Delta, and Governor Oborevwori remains the central driver of that strength,” he added.

It will be recalled that Omo-Agege earlier announced his resignation from the APC in a letter addressed to the chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

The former deputy senate president said recent developments within the party no longer aligned with the interests of Delta people and insisted he could not remain passive while political events unfolded.

Responding to the claim, Oghenesivbe said that political parties thrive on structures, grassroots support and public confidence rather than individual ambitions.

“That reality explains why the resignation of Omo-Agege from the APC will neither weaken the party nor alter the growing political momentum of Oborevwori ahead of the 2027 governorship election,” he said.

According to him, the APC in Delta has expanded significantly in recent years with increasing support from youths, women, community leaders and grassroots mobilisers across the three senatorial districts.

“Our strength is anchored on a wide coalition of stakeholders, community leaders, youths, women’s groups, grassroots mobilisers, and citizens, who identify with the governor’s leadership style, developmental approach, and inclusive governance philosophy,” he stated.

Oghenesivbe maintained that the recent political developments had instead strengthened internal unity within the party ahead of the next general election.

“Delta politics has clearly moved beyond the era where the fortunes of a political party revolve around one individual,” he added.