APC suspends Aregbesola amid allegations of anti-party activities

The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, the former Minister of Interior, due to allegations of engaging in anti-party activities.

Details of the suspension were shared in a letter signed by the party’s Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, and Secretary, Alao Kamoru.

The letter was directed to the APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, and was made available to newsmen Osogbo on Tuesday.

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The suspension stems from claims made against Aregbesola by the executive committee of the APC in the Ilesa East Local Government area.

Following a review of these allegations, the State Executive Council (SEC) decided to suspend Aregbesola in accordance with Article 21(3)(vi)(c) of the party constitution, pending further inquiry.

The SEC has set up a disciplinary committee tasked with investigating the claims and allowing Aregbesola an opportunity to respond to the allegations, which are believed to contravene Article 21(2) of the party’s constitution.

It said the allegations include; factionalisation of the party with the creation of splinter groups such as the Omoluabi caucus, creation of parallel organs within the party, working with the opposition parties, public outburst against leaders of the party, including the President Bola Tinubu.

Others are; refusal to show up or support any party activities in the state and refusal to vote for the party since 2019 general elections.

The letter said that the disciplinary committee would submit its findings and recommendations to SEC within 14 days.

“The disciplinary committee in pursuant to Article 21(3) will formally communicate this resolution to Aregbesola and inform him of his right to appear before it to defend himself against the allegations.

“SEC wishes to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to maintaining party discipline in Osun.

”We, therefore, urge our members to refrain from any activities that will negatively impact the integrity, unity and electoral fortune of the APC in the state.

“The party will not hesitate to activate necessary disciplinary action against members who are found to have violated d the party’s constitution and engaging in anti-party activities,” it said.

Proofreading by Fa’izatu Aliyu Doma, Journalist at Neptune Prime

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