Politics
UPDATED: Osun APC suspends Aregbesola over anti-party activities
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday suspend former governor of the state and immediate past Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola over anti-party activities.
This was disclosed by a letter signed by the state party chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Lawal and Secretary, Hon. Kamorudeen Olabisi sighted by journalists in Osogbo.
According to the letter, the party notified the national headquarters, through the chairman, Abdulahi Ganjude and secretary, Surajudeen Ajibola of the party’s decision to suspend Aregbesola pending outcome of the state disciplinary committee investigation.
Meanwhile, the state disciplinary committee in a letter sent to Aregbesola signed by its secretary Comrade Waheed Adediran gave the former minister 48 hours to respond to the allegations of anti-party activities levelled against him.
The letter stated series of allegations ranging from finalisation of the party by creating splinter group to destabilise the party, working with the opposition to undermine the party, public outburst against the leaders of the party, refusal to show up or support the party activities, refusal to vote for the party during the last gubernatorial election in the state and 2023 general election in the country among others.
“The State Disciplinary Committee is investigating allegations of anti-party activities by the Ilesa East Local Government Executive levelled against you. The allegations include working with opposition parties to undermine the APC, factionalising the party through the Omoluabi Caucus, creating parallel party organs, and insulting party leaders. The Committee requests a formal response within 48 hours to ensure due process and prevent further actions in accordance with the party’s constitution.”
Earlier, the party executives of Ilesa East local government had on 21st of October written the state disciplinary committee about Aregbesola’s activities that has been distracting the party in the local government.
In the letter signed by Ilesa East party chairman, Hon. Fowowe Akinola and the Secretary, Mr. Kehinde Ajayi requested for Aregbesola’s suspension in accordance with the party’s constitution article 21.
“The Ilesa East Local Government Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has requested disciplinary action against Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for anti-party activities. The committee discussed Aregbesola’s actions, including public criticism of APC, support for rival parties, and division within the party.
“The Local Exco believes swift action will restore party discipline and deter other members from engaging in anti-party activities. The committee hopes the State Executive Committee will take appropriate disciplinary measures, including suspension or sanctions”