Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has issued a stark warning to anyone who attempts to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial candidate for Delta Central declared that such individuals would face fatal consequences.

As reported by Daily Trust, Omo-Agege made the remarks at a political gathering, escalating tensions ahead of what promises to be a fiercely contested election cycle.

"I want to make the news again. Anybody who rigs the election on that day, we will kill him! If you don't value your life, come and rig the election," he said.

"They're rigging your future. They're rigging the future of your children. We're waiting for them. Let them try it. It is rig and die. We're going to give them aura for aura. There's no court this time. We're going to fight."

The remarks come at a turbulent moment in Omo-Agege's political career. He ran for governor of Delta State under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last election but was defeated by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Governor Oborevwori has since crossed to the APC and is seeking re-election on the platform.

Following the governor's defection, Omo-Agege attempted to secure the APC's senatorial ticket for Delta Central but was passed over in favour of incumbent Senator David Dafinone.

He subsequently decamped to the NDC, making clear his intention to dislodge Dafinone from the seat.

In May, when announcing his move to the NDC, Omo-Agege framed the decision as one driven by principle and consultation with constituents.

"This decision is the product of weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations with the people I serve," he said.

Omo-Agege added that the NDC represents "a platform where public office is treated as a duty to the people, not a privilege for a few."

He also acknowledged the roles of prominent NDC figures in his decision, citing party leader and founder Senator Seriake Dickson, National Chairman Senator Moses Cleopas, presidential aspirant Governor Peter Obi, and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in facilitating his entry into the party.