The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, over accusations of anti-party activities.
Aregbesola, who served as Governor of Osun State for eight years, had led a faction within the party known as The Osun Progressives (TOP), now rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. This faction was blamed for the APC’s defeat in the 2022 governorship election.
On Sunday, during a meeting led by Aregbesola, the Omoluabi Caucus declared its decision to leave the APC, citing the party’s declining popularity in the 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 announced Aregbesola’s expulsion, confirming that he was found guilty of actions detrimental to the party’s interests.
The letter read: “After a thorough investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) reviewed the Disciplinary Committee’s findings and recommendations. The SEC has resolved to act on the Committee’s recommendation, expelling you from the APC. This decision is based on clear evidence that your actions have undermined the unity and integrity of the party, violating Article 21 of the APC Constitution regarding member conduct and discipline.”
The letter concluded, “As a result of this expulsion, you are no longer a member of APC. You are prohibited from representing yourself as a member or acting on behalf of the party in any capacity.”
