Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has called for genuine reconciliation in the Delta State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), warning that mere political rhetoric could undermine the party fortunes in future polls.
Omo-Agege, at a party stakeholders meeting in Warri Delta State, criticised previous attempts at reconciliation, stating that no real efforts had been made to bring opposing party leaders together for meaningful discussions since the 2023 elections.
He said, “I don’t know any politician who doesn’t want reconciliation. Everyone talks about it because, as they say, talk is cheap. But let’s be honest—talking is easy; real reconciliation requires action.
“We have done everything possible, and we are still ready to do more, but only if it is genuine and based on a shared determination to win.”
“The last thing we heard was, ‘They don’t want reconciliation.’ That was the story. But was there ever a real attempt to reconcile? No. It was all talk, and talk alone doesn’t build unity.”
He acknowledged the sabotage that occurred during the last election, noting that the APC will be better prepared next time to prevent internal sabotage, promising that the party will take steps to prevent the falsification of election results by the PDP.
Earlier, an APC chieftain, Prince Yemi Emiko, declared that Omo-Agege has rightfully earned the party’s leadership in Delta State.
He criticised party members attempting to claim party leadership without tangible contributions to the party’s success.
Emiko, who was the APC Delta South senatorial candidate in the 2015 elections, stressed that political leadership must be built from the grassroots, urging those aspiring for leadership to return to their units and wards, mobilise support and show results.
