The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over allegations of anti-party activities.
Aregbesola, who governed Osun State for eight years, had formed a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives (TOP), now rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. The group was accused of contributing to the party’s loss in the 2022 governorship election.
On Sunday, the Omoluabi Caucus, in a meeting presided over by Aregbesola, announced its decision to exit the APC, citing the party’s declining popularity in Osun State.
A letter obtained by The Nation from the APC leadership, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” formally communicated Aregbesola’s expulsion, stating that he was found guilty of working against the party’s interests.
“At the end of the investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) considered the report of the Disciplinary Committee. After reviewing the findings and recommendations, SEC resolved to approve your immediate expulsion from the APC,” the letter read.
The party cited Article 21 of the APC Constitution, which governs members’ conduct and discipline, as the basis for its decision.
With this expulsion, the APC acknowledged Aregbesola’s past contributions but emphasized that he must cease identifying as a party member or acting in any capacity on its behalf.
