The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola due to alleged anti-party activities.
Rauf Aregbesola, who served as Governor of Osun State for two terms, was at the forefront of a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives, which was later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus.
A letter from the APC leadership, seen by news reporters on Wednesday, confirmed Aregbesola’s expulsion, detailing that it was a result of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for members.
The letter stated, “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.”
It further emphasized that Aregbesola’s actions undermined the unity and integrity of the party, instructing him to refrain from portraying himself as a member of the APC or acting on the party’s behalf.
Aregbesola’s expulsion comes after a recent meeting of the Omoluabi Caucus, which he presided over, where the group expressed their intent to exit the APC, citing a decline in the party’s influence in Osun State.
This decision marks a significant shift within the APC in Osun as internal divisions continue to influence the party’s dynamics ahead of future elections.