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, was accused of spearheading a faction within the APC, initially known as The Osun Progressives (TOP) and later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus.
A letter from the APC leadership, seen by newsmen on Wednesday, officially confirmed his expulsion from the party.
The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused Aregbesola of violating Article 21 of the APC Constitution, which outlines disciplinary actions for party members.
The letter read 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 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 group announced its decision to exit the APC, citing the party’s waning influence in Osun.