Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Delta Central Senatorial District, has issued a violent warning against anyone attempting to rig the 2027 general elections, declaring that electoral fraud would be met with deadly consequences.
The former Deputy Senate President reportedly made the remarks during a political campaign, warning prospective election manipulators against tampering with the votes of Nigerians.
“Anybody who rig election that day, we will kill him. Rig and die. If you don’t value your life, come and rig election,” Omo-Agege declared.
He accused those who manipulate election results of stealing the future of Nigerians and their children, insisting that electoral fraud would not be tolerated.
“They are rigging your future, they are rigging the future of your children. We are waiting for them. Let them try. Rig and die,” he said.
Omo-Agege also criticised the advice often given to aggrieved candidates to seek redress in court after disputed elections, arguing that electoral manipulation undermines the people’s right to freely choose their leaders.
The remarks come amid rising political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections, with Omo-Agege seeking a return to the Senate after leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the NDC.
He formally joined the NDC in May 2026 after losing the APC ticket for Delta Central to the incumbent senator, Ede Dafinone. He subsequently announced his intention to contest the seat under his new party.
The contest is expected to be closely watched as political alignments and rivalries intensify in Delta State ahead of the polls. Omo-Agege and Dafinone are emerging from competing political camps in the battle for influence in Delta Central.
However, Omo-Agege’s threat has raised concerns about the language of political campaigns and the risk of violence during elections.
While electoral fraud is a serious offence, threatening to kill alleged offenders is not a lawful substitute for investigation, arrest and prosecution.
Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 provides a legal framework for addressing electoral offences, while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published regulations governing voting, result collation and election administration.
Political candidates and their supporters are expected to pursue complaints through lawful channels, including reporting suspected malpractice to the relevant authorities and seeking judicial redress where appropriate.
As preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum, attention will remain on whether political leaders can protect the integrity of the ballot without encouraging intimidation or violence.
Editor’s note: The quoted threat is attributed to Omo-Agege in the supplied account. I could not independently verify the original campaign footage or establish its precise date and venue from the sources located.
