The outcome of recent governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives primaries across the country has triggered deepening crises within major political parties, exposing widening cracks among governors, former governors, senators, political godfathers and entrenched party blocs ahead of the 2027 general elections. From Delta to Lagos, Kano to Kogi, Ogun to Rivers, allegations of imposition, manipulation, betrayal and state-backed intimidation have dominated political discourse, as several influential politicians battle to retain relevance or secure strategic positions before the general election.
In several states, the primaries have not only produced winners and losers but have also triggered fresh alignments, defections and the emergence of rival power centres capable of reshaping the political landscape ahead of 2027.
Delta: Omo-Agege, Ochei defections deepen APC crisis
Delta State has emerged as one of the major flashpoints following the internal crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) after its senatorial primaries.
The crisis began after former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, lost the APC Delta Central senatorial ticket to incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone during the direct primary conducted across the eight local government areas of the district.
According to the APC primary committee, Dafinone polled 116,252 votes, while Omo-Agege scored 3,643 votes.
However, Omo-Agege rejected the outcome, insisting that he remains the authentic winner of the exercise.
The defeat represents a significant political setback for Omo-Agege, who remains one of the APC’s most influential figures in the South-South and continues to command strong grassroots support across Delta Central.
