January 29, (THEWILL) – The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has announced the expulsion of Rauf Aregbesola from the party over alleged anti-party activities.
THEWILL reports that Aregbesola a former governor in Osun State, served as Minister of Interior in the immediate-past administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Aregbesola had factionalised the APC in Osun state. The Omoluabi Caucus, a faction of the party had in a meeting presided over by Aregbesola on Sunday, announced decision to leave the APC, citing the party’s declining popularity in the state.
In a letter jointly signed by the Osun APC chairman and secretary, Tajudeen Lawal and Olabisi Kamoru respectively, accused Aregbesola of contributing to the party’s loss in the 2022 governorship election.
The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused him of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for members.
“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.
“We write to formally bring to your attention the findings and resolution arising from the disciplinary process initiated concerning allegations of anti-party activities leveled against you by the Disciplinary Committee, where you were given an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the principles of end of the investigation, the State Executive Committee of the Disciplinary Committee, natural justice.
“Having carefully considered the findings and recommendations of the Committee, SEC has resolved to accept the recommendation of your immediate expulsion from the All Progressives Congress, APC.
“As a result, with the approval of your expulsion, you cease to be a member of AFC Consequently, you are not to hold yourself out as a member or act in any capacity on behalf of the party in any manner whatsoever.
“While acknowledging your past contributions to the party, we trust that you will comply with this decision and act according to the directives in this communication”, the letter read.
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