Former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has issued a strong warning against electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Omo-Agege, who is contesting the Delta Central Senatorial District seat under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), reportedly made the statement in a warning to anyone planning to manipulate the outcome of the forthcoming polls.
The former lawmaker was quoted as saying, “If you rig, you die,” a remark that has drawn attention as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.
Omo-Agege previously represented Delta Central in the Senate and served as Deputy Senate President during the Ninth National Assembly between 2019 and 2023.
In May 2026, he left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the NDC after losing the party’s senatorial primary to incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone. He subsequently secured the NDC ticket to contest for the same seat in 2027.
The Delta Central senatorial contest is expected to be one of the political races attracting attention in the state as candidates and parties work to strengthen their support ahead of the polls.
The controversy surrounding electoral malpractice remains a significant issue in Nigeria, with calls for credible elections, transparency in vote counting and respect for the wishes of voters.
However, the reported warning should be understood in the context of Omo-Agege’s remarks against election rigging. Further details about the setting and full context of the statement were not independently confirmed in the available report.
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