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 faction was accused of playing a role in the APC’s defeat in the 2022 Osun governorship election.
On Sunday, during a meeting presided over by Aregbesola, the Omoluabi Caucus announced its decision to leave the APC, citing the party’s declining influence in Osun State.
Shortly after, the APC leadership formally communicated Aregbesola’s expulsion in a letter titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You.”
The letter, obtained by The Nation, confirmed that the former minister was found guilty of working against the party’s interests.
The statement read in part:
“At the end of the investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) considered the report of the Disciplinary Committee.Having carefully examined the findings and recommendations, the SEC has resolved to approve your immediate expulsion from the All Progressives Congress (APC).”
The letter further stated that Aregbesola’s actions had violated Article 21 of the APC Constitution, which outlines the conduct and discipline of members.