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Ovie Omo-Agege: Biography, Age, Education, Wife, Children, Political Career, and Controversies

Who is Ovie Omo-Agege?

Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege is a senator of the Delta central senatorial district in Nigeria and the 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta.

Education

Omo-Agege attended the University of Benin, Benin City where he obtained a degree in law in 1985.

Omo-Agege furthered his education and graduated with a Master of Law from the Tualane University Law school in New Orleans in US.

Where is Ovie Omo-Agege from?

Omo-Agege originates from Orogun, Ughelli North Local government area of Delta state. He spent his early life at Delta state.

However, after completing his NYSC in 1987, Omo-Agege moved to Lagos state and started his career in law by working with Pat Okupa & Co.

In 1989, he established Agege & Co, which is a private practice emphasizing commercial litigation matters and corporate banking.

In 1990, Omo-Agege moved to Los Angeles in the United States of America where he became a foreign associate in the law office and counselled foreign clients on Nigeria Law.

Ovie Omo-Agege’s wife and children

His wife’s name is Rosemary Omo-Agege. They have five children.

Omo-Agege’s Photos

How Old is Omo-Agege?

Ovie Omo-Agege is 59 years old but will be 60 in 2022 as he was born on the 3rd of August, 1963. 

Omo-Agege’s Father

Omo-Agege’s father is a former Chief Justice of Delta state. His name is James Omo-Agege and he originates from Orogun, Ughelli North Local government of Delta state in Nigeria.

Omo-Agege’s Mace and Other Controversies

  • In 2018, the Senate suspended Omo-Agege, for accusing his colleagues of working against Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election plans in 2019. Few seconds later, the Senate plenary was disrupted after suspected thugs led by Omo-Agege invaded the chamber and made away with the mace.
  • Omo-Agege was reportedly was suspended from practicing law in California, United States, over a case of forgery and fraud. A document quoted by the reports claimed he committed the offence in 1995, was found guilty and suspended from practicing for two years.

Omo-Agege’s Net Worth

Ovie Omo-Agege has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. He is one of the richest politicians in Nigeria. He is well known as a disciplined man of personality.

Omo-Agege’s Phone Number

Omo-Agege’s phone number is not publicly available. However, you may try to reach him through one of his social media handles.


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