The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities.
Aregbesola, who governed Osun State for two terms, had been leading a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives, which was later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus.
The APC leadership confirmed his expulsion in an official letter on Wednesday, accusing him of violating Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which addresses disciplinary actions for members.
The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” stated that the State Executive Committee (SEC) had reviewed the findings of the Disciplinary Committee, leading to Aregbesola’s expulsion for actions that allegedly undermined the party’s unity and integrity.
“The SEC resolved to approve your immediate expulsion from the APC, and as such, you are no longer a member of the party,” the letter read in part.
Aregbesola’s expulsion comes after a Sunday meeting of the Omoluabi Caucus, where the group, led by the former governor, announced their decision to leave the APC, citing the party’s diminishing influence in Osun State.
