All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola from the party for allegedly taking part in anti-party activities.
Gatekeepers News reports that Aregbesola’s political group, Omoluabi Progressives announced its decision to leave APC in a meeting on Sunday.
Abosede Oluwaseun, spokesperson of the group, said their decision is due to “ostracisation from the party, suspension and expulsion of leaders without fair hearing, and continuous denigration of the structure”.
Aregbesola’s expulsion was disclosed in a letter directed to him titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities—Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You”
The letter reads, “We write to formally bring to your attention the findings and resolution arising from the disciplinary process initiated concerning allegations of anti-party activities levelled against you by the Disciplinary Committee, where you were allowed to be heard by the principles of natural justice.”
“At the end of the investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) considered the report of the Disciplinary Committee.”
“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.”
“The decision was predicated on the clear evidence of your actions, which undermined the unity and integrity of the party in violation of the provisions of Article 21 of the APC Constitution guiding the conduct and discipline of members.”
“As a result, with the approval of your expulsion, you cease to be a member of APC. 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.”
