The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, citing allegations of anti-party activities.
Aregbesola, who the governor of Osun State for two terms, had led a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives, later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus.
In a letter obtained by newsmen on Wednesday, the party’s leadership formally announced his expulsion.
Aregbesola’s expulsion followed the climax of cold war between his The Osun Omoluabi (TOP) caucus and the party.
The party’s decision was contained in a letter signed by the party’s chairman and secretary in the state, Hon. Tajudeen Lawal and Olabisi Kamoru respectively where they accused Aregbesola of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution.
Recall that Aregbesola gave a nod to the request of his loyalists to dump the APC at a meeting held in Ilesa on Sunday.
The Omoluabi Progressives (TOP) at the meeting presided over by Aregbesola, announced its decision to leave the APC, citing the party’s declining popularity in the state.
Consequently, in a letter, titled: “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” Aregbesola was accused of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for members.
