The media office of former Deputy President of the Senate and Delta Central NDC senatorial candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has dismissed as false an allegation by Rev. Francis Waive that Omo-Agege ordered him to block the Federal Medical Centre, Ovwian Bill. This denial comes after Waive made the claim while campaigning in Udu, alleging that Omo-Agege called him during the 9th Assembly and asked him to step down the bill to pave the way for the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun.
In a press statement issued on Monday, September 21, 2026, and signed by his Special Adviser, Strategy and Communications, Godwin Anaughe, Omo-Agege described the allegation as “a reckless lie and a shameless attempt to tarnish Omo-Agege’s name ahead of the 2027 Delta Central senatorial election.” The statement emphasized that Omo-Agege never summoned Waive nor asked him to abandon the bill.
The Omo-Agege camp deliberately delayed its response to allow documentary evidence to speak, citing House of Representatives Order Papers and presidential correspondence. According to the statement, the facts and timeline of events will reveal the truth behind the FMC Ovwian Bill and Omo-Agege's involvement, or lack thereof.
Rev. Francis Waive had made the claim last week while campaigning in Udu. He alleged that Omo-Agege called him during the 9th Assembly and asked him to step down the FMC Ovwian Bill to pave the way for the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun. Waive's claim sparked controversy, prompting Omo-Agege's media office to respond.
Omo-Agege's denial comes as a significant development in the lead-up to the 2027 Delta Central senatorial election. The senator's camp is keen to clear his name of any wrongdoing, especially given the sensitive nature of the allegations. The FMC Ovwian Bill is an important piece of legislation for the people of Delta State.
The dispute between Omo-Agege and Waive highlights the complexities of Nigerian politics, where alliances and rivalries can shift rapidly. As the 2027 elections approach, politicians are increasingly engaging in public spats and making allegations against one another. Omo-Agege's camp is pushing back against what it sees as unfounded claims.
In response to Omo-Agege's denial, Waive has insisted that the dispute is about a private conversation. The back-and-forth between the two politicians suggests that the controversy is far from over. The issue has sparked significant interest in Delta State politics, with many watching to see how it unfolds.
Key points
- Omo-Agege denies ordering Rev. Francis Waive to block the Federal Medical Centre, Ovwian Bill.
- The dispute between Omo-Agege and Waive is a significant development in the lead-up to the 2027 Delta Central senatorial election.
- Omo-Agege's camp cites documentary evidence to support its claims.
