Former Osun Governor Aregbesola Expelled From APC Over Alleged Anti-party Activities
By Juliet Vincent
A former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has been expelled from the All Progressives Congress (APC) for alleged anti-party activities.
Aregbesola who was also Minister of Interior, was accused of forming The Osun Progressives (TOP), within the APC that led to the party loosing the 2022 governorship election.
The TOP also known as the Omoluabi Caucus at a meeting on Sunday presided by Aregbesola announced its ouster from the APC.
However, a letter titled, “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” formally communicated Aregbesola’s expulsion.
It said it found the former governor guilty of working against the party’s interests.
It noted that at the end of the investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) considered the report of the Disciplinary Committee and having carefully considered the findings and recommendations of the Committee, SEC has resolved to accept the recommendation of Aregbesola immediate expulsion from the All Progressives Congress.
According to the letter, the decision was predicated on the clear evidence of Aregbesola actions, which undermined the unity and integrity of the Party in violation of the provisions of Article 21 of the APC Constitution guiding the conduct and discipline of members.
The letter further stated: “As a result, with the approval of your expulsion, you cease to be a member of APC. Consequently, you are not to hold yourself out as a member or act in any capacity on behalf of the Party in any manner whatsoever.”
The APC, however, acknowledged Aregbesola’s past contributions to the party urging him to comply with his expulsion.
