- Aregbesola served as Osun State Governor for two terms, had been leading a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives, which later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus
- The former minister’s expulsion followed a Sunday meeting of the Omoluabi Caucus, presided over by Aregbesola, where the group announced its decision to exit the APC, citing the party’s waning influence in Osun.
In a significant development within Nigeria’s political landscape, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, on grounds of alleged anti-party activities.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Aregbesola served as Osun State Governor for two terms, had been leading a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives, which later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus.
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Confirmation of Aregbesola’s expulsion came in the form of an official letter from the APC leadership, obtained by news sources on Wednesday.
The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused him of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for members.
The letter read in part, “At the end of the investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) considered the report of the Disciplinary Committee.
Having carefully reviewed the findings and recommendations, the SEC resolved to approve your immediate expulsion from the APC.
“The decision was predicated on clear evidence of your actions, which undermined the unity and integrity of the party. As a result, you are no longer a member of the APC and must refrain from holding yourself out as one or acting on behalf of the party in any capacity.”
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The former minister’s expulsion followed a Sunday meeting of the Omoluabi Caucus, presided over by Aregbesola, where the group announced its decision to exit the APC, citing the party’s waning influence in Osun.
