29, May 2026
Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a resignation letter dated May 8, 2026, addressed to the APC Ward 4 chairman in Onicha-Olona, Aniocha South LGA, Ochei said his decision takes effect immediately.
“This decision was reached after careful reflection and personal consideration. I remain grateful for the opportunity given to me to serve and associate with the party over the years, as well as for the relationships and experiences gained during my membership,” the former speaker wrote.
He also thanked the party for the support and goodwill he received from its leadership and members at all levels.
“Please accept this letter as my official notice of resignation from the party,” he added.
In a separate statement, Ochei said he was proud of what he achieved during his time in the APC.
“We nurtured relationships, built bridges across divides, encouraged participation among the youth and women, and contributed meaningfully to democratic growth and political engagement within our state and beyond,” he said.
Explaining his reason for leaving the party he joined in 2016, the 57-year-old said political parties and leaders must keep evolving to reflect fairness, inclusion, and the will of the people.
“It is in recognition of this need for broader growth and the continuation of my political convictions that I have chosen to chart a new course,” he stated.
He stressed that the move was not out of bitterness or anger toward anyone, but was driven by his commitment to service, progress, and the kind of political future he envisions for the people.
“I am leaving the APC with hope, renewed determination, and faith in the future,” Ochei said. He did not announce his next political platform, but urged his supporters and associates to stay peaceful, focused, and committed to democratic values.
Ochei served as Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly from June 6, 2011, to March 18, 2014, under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He represented Aniocha North Constituency during that period.
