The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities.
Aregbesola, who led Osun State for two terms, led a section within the APC known as The Osun Progressives, which subsequently became the Omoluabi Caucus.
A letter from the APC leadership, obtained by journalists on Wednesday, officially confirmed Aregbesola’s removal.
The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” alleged that he breached Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for members.
The letter partly reads, “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 caucus announced their desire to depart the APC, citing the party’s diminishing power in Osun.
