THE Delta State Government has said the state government has no evidence of any threat to the life of former deputy president of the senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.
Omo-Agege recently alleged that threats to his life and that of his family were emanating from the state Government House, warned that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori should be held responsible should anything happen to him or his family.
However, Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, in his reaction during a television programme, said Oborevwori was not in the business of threatening political opponents or any resident of the state.
Saying the government had previously denied the allegation, Aniagwu dismissed the claim and Omo-Agege’s call for an independent investigation into reported attacks involving his supporters, noting that the administration’s priority is the security and welfare of all residents, irrespective of political affiliation, citing Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which provides that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.
He stated that the state government had held strategic meetings with traditional rulers, local government chairmen, political leaders and religious leaders across the state as part of efforts to strengthen security, and had also established a security trust fund to mobilise resources for improving security in the state.
The commissioner said Omo-Agege also had personal security arrangements, as a former deputy senate president, in addition to the general security framework available to residents of the state, and moves freely in the state, insisting the government could not establish a threat without evidence, saying allegations of threats should be supported by facts that could be investigated by the appropriate authorities.
He said the administration’s approach to the 2027 political season would be to focus on its record in office, rather than engage in allegations and counter-allegations, describing security as a collective responsibility that should not be restricted to political office holders.
Aniagwu dismissed concerns that political disagreements within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state could translate into threats, saying the party has brought together members from different political backgrounds following the movement into the APC.
However, Omo-Agege’s camp has reiterated that allegations surrounding attacks on his supporters and threats against him warrant investigation, with his representatives calling for an impartial probe.
Meanwhile, Aniagwu has assured that the government would continue to focus on governance and delivery of projects across the state, which should be the basis for assessing the administration.
