Founder of the Oyemike Political Network, OPN, Valentine Oyemike, has described former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, as a reference point in modern Delta politics, saying his record in public service is driving demand for him return to political office.

Oyemike said across Delta Central, there was hardly any constituency that had not benefitted from Omo-Agege’s interventions in infrastructure, empowerment and public development.

He said this while addressing party stakeholders and supporters during a homecoming reception held in honour of former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege.

Oyemike said: “Let me say this clearly to our people. Obarisi Senator Ovie Omo-Agege does not need to campaign. His work has already taken that burden upon itself.”

Tracing his political trajectory from the 8th Senate to his tenure as Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Oyemike said Omo-Agege’s leadership had been marked by consistency, strategic impact, and deliberate development.

“His reach is not selective; it is widespread, visible, and measurable,” Oyemike said, adding that the former lawmaker’s impact extended beyond his senatorial district to other parts of Delta State, demonstrating a leadership style not confined by geography.

Highlighting key achievements, Oyemike pointed to notable legacy projects associated with Omo-Agege’s influence, including the Federal Polytechnic, the Defence Space Academy, and strategic power sub-station interventions that have improved electricity supply across communities.

He also described as “deeply significant” the emergence of a federal university presence in Ndokwa Nation, noting that the development marked a historic turning point in addressing long-standing concerns over marginalisation.

“These are not promises. These are realities, real projects, real impact, real change,” he said.

Drawing a historical parallel, Oyemike recalled the words of the late Sam Mbakwe during his 1983 re-election bid, when he said the infrastructure he built would speak for him.

“That statement was not arrogance; it was confidence rooted in performance. Today, we see that same reality before us,” Oyemike noted.

According to him, the absence of Omo-Agege in active representation has created a noticeable gap, with many communities already feeling the difference.

“The energy, the reach, the results, Deltans know what they had,” he said.

He added that Omo-Agege’s recent declaration of interest to return to the Senate reflects a growing demand from the grassroots.

“This is not just another political move. It is a response to a call, from communities that have experienced real development and understand the value of tested leadership,” he said.

Oyemike concluded that the political momentum around Omo-Agege is being driven not by rhetoric, but by verifiable achievements.

“Across Delta State, his works are speaking. His projects are speaking. His impact is speaking. What remains is for the people to align with what they already know.”

He reaffirmed OPN’s support, stating that it is rooted not in sentiment but in conviction.

“The road ahead is not about noise. It is about continuity. It is about capacity. It is about results. And in all of these, Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege stands tall.”