By Ovasa Ogaga,
Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has vehemently denied allegations that he embezzled billions of naira supposedly meant for Urhobo youths from a Federal Government pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL).
In a strongly worded statement released on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Mr. Sunny Areh, Omo-Agege described the claims as “outrageous, false, and politically motivated.” The accusation, which originated from one Diamond Dietanuru Osakoigho, popularly known as Paranran, in a viral video, was dismissed as nothing more than “malicious lies” aimed at inciting Urhobo youths and damaging the Senator’s political standing.
“Senator Omo-Agege is not a security contractor and has never had any contractual or financial dealings with Tantita, NNPCL, or any related entity,” the statement read. “He has not received a kobo from any pipeline surveillance contract.”
The statement noted that this wasn’t the first time Paranran had made wild accusations, but warned that this latest attack had crossed a line. “What was once ignored in good faith has now been misinterpreted as weakness,” it said, confirming that Omo-Agege had instructed his legal team to begin litigation against Paranran and all parties who helped spread the video.
“After enduring a series of fabricated attacks, it’s time to draw the line. Let him bring the evidence or face the consequences in court. It’s time to put up or shut up,” Areh declared.
Omo-Agege reaffirmed his commitment to the Urhobo people and vowed not to be distracted by what he called "a smear campaign engineered by desperate political actors hiding behind falsehood."
Full Statement:
OFFICE OF SENATOR OVIE OMO-AGEGE, CFR, KSJ DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF THE 9TH SENATE
JULY 13, 2025
PRESS STATEMENT
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: A CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY
We've recently come across a viral video making the rounds on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms. In it, one Diamond Dietanuru Osakoigho, known as Paranran, from Ughelli South Local Government Area in Delta State made some serious and unfounded accusations against Senator Omo-Agege, claiming he corruptly pocketed billions of Naira intended for Urhobo youth from Tantita Security Services Limited, a security company handling petroleum product pipeline surveillance contracts for Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the Niger Delta. These allegations are completely baseless, false and without merit.
We want to emphasise that Senator Omo-Agege is not a security contractor and has no contractual or business dealings with Tantita, NNPCL, or any other entity regarding pipeline surveillance, and he has never received any financial benefits from them for pipeline security surveillance services. These outrageous claims are nothing but malicious lies, crafted to tarnish Senator Omo-Agege's reputation and undermine his political career.
It's clear that Paranran's statements are fabricated, aimed at stirring up animosity among the public, particularly the Urhobo youth, against Senator Omo-Agege. His attempts to manipulate the truth for a nefarious political agenda will not prevail, as the Urhobo people recognise Senator Omo-Agege's dedication to their welfare.
Furthermore, this is not the first instance of Paranran making false allegations against Senator Omo-Agege. Previously, counsel was advised not to pursue legal actions against him, considering his status as a constituent. However, given the persistence and escalation of these baseless attacks, it has become clear that leniency has been misconstrued as weakness.
After enduring baseless attacks for far too long, Senator Omo-Agege will no longer stand for these outrageous falsehoods. We are prepared to take all necessary legal actions to hold Paranran, his publishers, republishers, and his backers accountable. Senator Omo-Agege has now instructed his counsel to commence legal proceedings, giving Paranran the chance to back up his claims while ensuring that those behind these harmful lies face the full force of the law. It is time to put up or shut up.
Signed:
Sunny Areh
Media Adviser to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege
