The All Progressives Congress (APC), has expelled the former governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from the party over alleged anti-party activities.
Aregbesola, until his expulsion, was a chieftain of the party and a former Minister of Interior under President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.
Aregbesola had spearheaded a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives which later metamorphosised into the Omoluabi Caucus.
According to a letter titled, “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You”, from the APC leadership, Aregbesola was 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.”
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.
