Former Deputy President of the Senate and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has condemned the disruption of the party’s One Million-Man March in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Omo-Agege described the incident as an unfortunate development and called on the Inspector General of Police, the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other relevant security agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The march, led by the NDC governorship candidate, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, was organised as part of the party’s political activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
Omo-Agege said the procession began after party supporters had gathered in Warri South Local Government Area before moving to other locations following discussions with security personnel.
He said the procession was disrupted at different points as it proceeded through parts of Warri and Uvwie.
Omo-Agege said several participants were injured during the incident and called for appropriate measures to prevent a recurrence.
He urged security agencies to ensure that political parties and their supporters are allowed to conduct lawful activities without disruption.
‘Delta State has seen enough of political violence. We must not return to the days when thugs determined who could campaign, where political parties could gather, or which political voices could be heard,’ he said.
Omo-Agege also appealed to Delta youths to shun violence and avoid being used to disrupt political activities.
He reaffirmed the NDC’s commitment to peaceful and issue-based campaigns across the state ahead of the 2027 elections.