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The All Progressives Congress has expelled a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities.

Aregbesola, who led Osun State for two terms, had spearheaded a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives which was later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus.

A letter from the APC leadership seen by newsmen on Wednesday officially confirmed Aregbesola’s expulsion.

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.

The letter read in part, “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.”

The former minister’s expulsion followed a Sunday meeting of the Omoluabi Caucus, presided over by Aregbesola, where the group announced its decision to exit the APC, citing the party’s waning influence in Osun.

PresidObi:
PDP cannot expel Wike like this.

Dreal1247:
But the man has already decamped with his political associates and followers. Is this a face saving post or APC trying to prove that they are pained by the man's departure from their party. They have been waiting for him to come and plead for recognition and couldn't secure the man's apology. There is always a time to take drastic decisions in life. Wait for the alliance with the North and other grieved party members for a fierce opposition.

MufasaLion:
Baba Kabiru has lost his relevance in the party and country's politics. He should go and focus on gardening at his backyard.

Dreal1247:
But the man has already decamped with his political associates and followers. Is this a face saving post or APC trying to prove that they are pained by the man's departure from their party. They have been waiting for him to come and plead for recognition and couldn't secure the man's apology. There is always a time to take drastic decisions in life. Wait for the alliance with the North and other grieved party members for a fierce opposition.