Omo-Agege, Oborevwori Clash Deepens Over Udu Lawmaker’s Removal
Political Tension Escalates Over Assembly Decision
THE political controversy surrounding the removal of the member representing Udu State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, has intensified, with former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, accusing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of orchestrating what he described as an unconstitutional action that denied the people of Udu their democratic representation.
Responding to criticisms from the Delta State Government, Omo-Agege rejected calls to withdraw his public comments on the matter or apologise to the House of Assembly, insisting that the issues raised involve constitutional principles rather than partisan politics.
Questions Over Executive Involvement
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications, Hon. Godwin Anaughe, Omo-Agege argued that the Delta State House of Assembly is an independent arm of government whose internal decisions should not ordinarily require intervention from Government House.
According to the statement, the state government’s public defence of the Assembly’s action has fuelled allegations that the executive influenced the removal of the lawmaker.
The statement maintained that the controversy has reinforced concerns among constituents regarding the independence of the legislative process.
Fair Hearing Argument
Omo-Agege’s camp further contended that Egbetamah was denied his constitutional right to fair hearing before his seat was declared vacant.
The statement questioned the speed with which the decision was reached and argued that due constitutional procedures, including prior notice and an opportunity for the affected lawmaker to defend himself, were allegedly not observed.
It also rejected allegations that Omo-Agege had made false claims in his public remarks, insisting that his criticisms were based on verifiable events.
Calls for Accountability
Beyond the Assembly dispute, the statement challenged the Delta State Government to provide greater transparency regarding public expenditure, arguing that infrastructure projects alone should not substitute for constitutional accountability.
Omo-Agege reiterated that he would neither apologise nor delete his video on the matter, expressing confidence that the courts would ultimately determine the legality of Egbetamah’s removal.
The dispute adds another dimension to the growing political rivalry in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with both camps continuing to defend their respective positions.
