The All Progressives Congress has expelled former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, over allegations of anti-party activities.
Aregbesola, who served two terms as governor of Osun State, had been a key figure in a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives, which was later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus.
In a letter obtained by newsmen on Wednesday, the party’s leadership formally communicated his expulsion.
The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused Aregbesola of breaching Article 21 of the APC constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for party members.
The letter read in part, “After a thorough investigation, the State Executive Committee reviewed the Disciplinary Committee’s findings and recommendations. The SEC resolved to approve your immediate expulsion from the APC.
“This decision was based on clear evidence of actions that undermined the unity and integrity of the party. Consequently, you are no longer a member of the APC and must refrain from representing or acting on behalf of the party in any capacity.”
His expulsion followed a Sunday meeting of the Omoluabi Caucus, which he presided over. At the meeting, the caucus announced its decision to leave the APC, citing the party’s waning influence in Osun State.