The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled Rauf Aregbesola, a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, over alleged “anti-party activities.”
Aregbesola, who served two terms as governor of Osun State, had recently been involved in an ongoing dispute with the Osun chapter of the APC.
This disagreement led him to form a faction within the party, called “The Osun Progressive” (TOP), which later evolved into the Omoluabi Caucus.
A letter from the APC leadership, seen by news outlets on Wednesday, officially confirmed Aregbesola’s expulsion.
The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused him of violating Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which outlines disciplinary actions for members.
The letter stated in part, “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 based 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.”
