The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former governor of the state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities.
The party accused Aregbesola, who is also a former Minister of Interior of engaging in anti-party activities.
This suspension, according to the party, is effective immediately and will remain in place pending the results of a disciplinary inquiry initiated by the party’s leadership.
The action stems from a request by the Ilesa East Local Government APC Executive Committee, which formally petitioned state party chairman Tajudeen Lawal to address Aregbesola’s alleged misconduct that purportedly undermined the party’s integrity.
In their communication, the committee accused Aregbesola of fostering factionalism and collaborating with opposition groups. “Following complaints of anti-party activities leveled against Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola by the Ilesa East Local Government Executive Committee, the State Executive Committee (SEC), after reviewing the allegations and in accordance with the powers vested in it by Article 21(3)(vi)(c) of the party’s Constitution, hereby suspends Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from the party pending the outcome of an investigation,” the official statement read.
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The suspension resolution, dated October 22 and signed by Osun APC Chairman Lawal and Secretary Kamar Olabisi, detailed various accusations against Aregbesola, including the formation of the Omoluabi Caucus splinter group, allegedly collaborating with opposition parties to disrupt the APC’s operations in Osun, and publicly criticizing notable party figures, including President Bola Tinubu and former governor Gboyega Oyetola. Additional allegations include his refusal to support APC activities and his failure to vote for the party since the 2019 general elections.
A disciplinary committee will conduct an investigation and report its findings within 14 days, and Aregbesola has been formally invited to defend himself against the charges.
The Osun APC reaffirmed its commitment to party discipline, warning members against actions that could jeopardize the party’s unity and electoral prospects. “The party will not hesitate to enforce disciplinary measures on any member found violating the party’s constitution or engaging in anti-party conduct,” the committee asserted.
In a subsequent communication dated October 24, the Osun APC Disciplinary Committee Secretary, Waheed Adediran, informed Aregbesola that he has 48 hours to respond in writing to the allegations, emphasizing that his response will be crucial for the ongoing investigation.
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