In an interview with Vanguard News, Sen. Omo-Agege emphasized that the September 23rd Supreme Court judgment, which amended some sections of the Electoral Act, did not affect his eligibility to contest future elections. According to him, ‘the judgment focused on certain provisions of the Electoral Act as they pertain to direct primaries and nomination dates for political parties, but it did not address my personal qualifications or disqualify me from running in any election.’
This clarification comes after speculations emerged among political circles that the Supreme Court ruling might have affected Sen. Omo-Agege’s future political ambitions due to his recent conviction and subsequent suspension by the Senate. However, it is worth noting that the Supreme Court has not yet ruled on Sen. Omo-Agege’s appeal challenging his suspension.
The controversy surrounding Sen. Omo-Agege stems from his conviction for contempt of court in June 2018 and subsequent nine-month suspension by the Senate, which prevented him from contesting the 2019 elections. In December 2020, he was reinstated to the Senate after completing his term as Deputy President of the Senate.
Sen. Omo-Agege’s recent comments provide some clarity on his political future, but it remains unclear whether his appeal against his suspension will be successful or if he will face any other challenges in his bid for the 2027 Delta Central Senatorial seat.
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