APC Suspends Ex-Governor And Tinubu’s Former Mobiliser, Rauf Aregbesola
The APC has suspended former Osun State governor and Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, citing anti-party activities and recent public criticisms of prominent party figures, including President Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended former governor of Osun State and Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities following public outbursts against key party leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and another former Governor and leader of the party, Chief Bisi Akande.
Aregbesola was at a time, one of the main mobilisers for the Tinubu political machine and leader of the Mandate Group in Lagos.
His suspension followed series of internal squabbles between Aregbesola and his successor, Gboyega Oyetola, whose re-election bid in the 2022 Osun governorship election Aregbesola openly opposed.
His suspension followed series of internal squabbles between Aregbesola and his successor, Gboyega Oyetola, whose re-election bid in the 2022 Osun governorship election Aregbesola openly opposed.
Aregbesola reportedly collaborated with opposition forces against the ruling APC during both the 2022 governorship and 2023 general elections.
In 2022, Aregbesola made headlines when he openly prayed for divine intervention to “bring down” the leadership of the APC, including Tinubu and Akande, leading tol widespread criticisms.
However, the APC leadership, according to a letter dated October 24, 2024, his Ward 8, Ifofin, Ilesa, set up a disciplinary committee to investigate the allegations against him. A letter signed by the Secretary of the State Disciplinary Committee, Comrade Waheed Adediran, with number APC/OS/RA/01, and addressed to Aregbesola, found the former minister guilty on six counts of anti-party conduct.
Accordingly, the letter, countersigned by the Osun State APC Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, and Secretary, Alao Kamoru, announced Aregbesola’s suspension pending the outcome of further investigation. The lettet was copied the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, confirmed the suspension.
The letter read, "Following the committee’s review, the State Executive Committee, SEC, of Ilesa East Local Government has invoked its powers under Article 21(3)(vi)(c) of the party’s constitution to suspend Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from the APC pending an investigation into allegations of anti-party activities."
It further highlighted several allegations against Aregbesola, including:
The creation of splinter groups like the “Omoluabi Caucus” within the party, supported by video evidence of their activities in Iwo.
Establishing parallel party structures.
Collaborating with opposition parties to undermine APC’s interests, as allegedly admitted by Aregbesola at the Ataoja’s Palace in Osogbo on January 4, 2024.
Publicly criticizing key party leaders, including President Tinubu, Chief Akande, and ex- governor Oyetola.
Failing to support or participate in party activities within the state.
Allegedly abstaining from voting for APC since the 2019 general elections.
Meanwhile, the party’s State Executive Committee has constituted a Disciplinary Committee to give Aregbesola an opportunity to respond to the allegations before further action is taken. (Source The Nation).
In 2022, Aregbesola made headlines when he openly prayed for divine intervention to “bring down” the leadership of the APC, including Tinubu and Akande, leading tol widespread criticisms.
However, the APC leadership, according to a letter dated October 24, 2024, his Ward 8, Ifofin, Ilesa, set up a disciplinary committee to investigate the allegations against him. A letter signed by the Secretary of the State Disciplinary Committee, Comrade Waheed Adediran, with number APC/OS/RA/01, and addressed to Aregbesola, found the former minister guilty on six counts of anti-party conduct.
Accordingly, the letter, countersigned by the Osun State APC Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, and Secretary, Alao Kamoru, announced Aregbesola’s suspension pending the outcome of further investigation. The lettet was copied the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, confirmed the suspension.
The letter read, "Following the committee’s review, the State Executive Committee, SEC, of Ilesa East Local Government has invoked its powers under Article 21(3)(vi)(c) of the party’s constitution to suspend Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from the APC pending an investigation into allegations of anti-party activities."
It further highlighted several allegations against Aregbesola, including:
The creation of splinter groups like the “Omoluabi Caucus” within the party, supported by video evidence of their activities in Iwo.
Establishing parallel party structures.
Collaborating with opposition parties to undermine APC’s interests, as allegedly admitted by Aregbesola at the Ataoja’s Palace in Osogbo on January 4, 2024.
Publicly criticizing key party leaders, including President Tinubu, Chief Akande, and ex- governor Oyetola.
Failing to support or participate in party activities within the state.
Allegedly abstaining from voting for APC since the 2019 general elections.
Meanwhile, the party’s State Executive Committee has constituted a Disciplinary Committee to give Aregbesola an opportunity to respond to the allegations before further action is taken. (Source The Nation).
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