A public affairs analyst, Wilson Okorugbo, has accused former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, of concentrating political appointments, projects and opportunities within a narrow circle during his time in office, urging Delta Central voters to reject what he described as “family politics” ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Okorugbo, in a political commentary released on Sunday, alleged that Omo-Agege promoted an agenda that rallied the Urhobo nation during elections but failed to spread the benefits of political office across the eight local government areas of Delta Central after victory.
He claimed that major federal projects attracted to Delta Central, including a Federal Polytechnic, a Defence School and a proposed Delta Law School, were all concentrated in Orogun, alleging that appointments, contracts and employment opportunities also favoured a small group linked to the former lawmaker.
According to him, recommendations submitted by several APC leaders for employment opportunities at the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, were allegedly ignored, while contracts and surveillance opportunities were said to have been controlled by individuals within Omo-Agege’s family circle.
The analyst argued that such an approach weakened political trust and denied many qualified Urhobo stakeholders access to opportunities that should have benefited the wider district.
He said, “Politics is a covenant. You stand with me; I stand for you. When a man campaigns as a son of the soil and governs as head of a private estate, he teaches a generation that promises die after swearing-in.”
Okorugbo further maintained that concentrating political benefits in the hands of a few had reduced the bargaining strength of the Urhobo nation and could encourage future politicians to pursue personal interests above collective development.
Turning to the 2027 senatorial race, the analyst praised Senator Ede Dafinone, describing him as an example of inclusive representation in Delta Central.
He said Dafinone’s projects and empowerment programmes had reached communities across Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu, Uvwie, Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Okpe and Sapele, adding that the senator had focused on education, healthcare, youth empowerment, infrastructure and small business support.
According to him, Dafinone’s consultations with traditional rulers, women, youths and professionals have also strengthened public participation in governance and ensured that development priorities reflect the needs of the people.
Okorugbo urged Delta Central voters to demand greater accountability from anyone seeking elective office in 2027, insisting that aspirants should publicly commit to transparent appointments, equitable distribution of projects and regular stakeholder engagement.
He concluded by calling for an end to what he termed “family table politics,” saying the Urhobo nation must unite to ensure that the benefits of political leadership are shared fairly across the entire senatorial district.
The allegations and opinions expressed in the commentary are those of the author, and no response from Senator Ovie Omo-Agege or his representatives was included in the publication.