The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has expelled the former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, for alleged anti-party activities.
The party’s executive committee in the state announced the ex-minister’s expulsion in a letter dated January 7, 2025 and titled: “Allegations of anti-party activities—conveyance of state exco decision to you.”
The letter was seen by journalists on Wednesday.
The party leadership alleged that the former minister violated Article 21 of the APC constitution.
The article outlined disciplinary measures for party members.
The Omoluabi Progressives, a political group loyal to the former governor, announced its exit from the APC at a stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo on Sunday.
Aregbesola fell out with the APC leadership in Osun State in the days leading to the 2022 governorship election in the state.
He was accused of working for the then Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ademola Adeleke, who defeated the incumbent governor, Gboyega Oyetola, in that year’s election.
The letter read: “After a thorough investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) reviewed the Disciplinary Committee’s findings and recommendations. The SEC resolved to approve your immediate expulsion from the APC.
“This decision was based on clear evidence of actions that undermined the unity and integrity of the party. Consequently, you are no longer a member of the APC and must refrain from representing or acting on behalf of the party in any capacity.”