Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege warns that anyone attempting to rig Nigeria’s 2027 general elections will face death. Multiple outlets report that he delivers the warning in the context of his campaign activities ahead of the 2027 polls.

The reporting links the warning to Omo-Agege’s political bid for Delta Central in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Accounts describe him speaking during a campaign flag-off in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, with emphasis on resisting ballot manipulation and electoral fraud. Several stories also mention that he appeals to security agencies and the international community to monitor political activities in Delta State.

Outlets otherwise largely align on the core message: Omo-Agege issues a “rig and die” warning to potential election riggers. Where they differ is mainly in added context—such as discussion of alleged intimidation against his campaign or supporters—and in the way they frame his broader political positioning for Delta Central.