JUST IN: Former Governor Aregbesola, Loyalists Dump APC

By Dansu Peter  The immediate past Minister of Interior and former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, along with his supporters...

By Dansu Peter 

The immediate past Minister of Interior and former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, along with his supporters under the banner of the Omoluabi Progressives, has officially severed ties with the All Progressives Congress (APC). 

The development follows Aregbesola’s suspension from the party last year by its Osun State Working Committee over allegations of anti-party activities during and after the last election cycle.  

In a statement issued on Sunday by the Organising and Publicity Secretary of the Omoluabi Progressives, Abosede Oluwaseun, the group cited exclusion, suspension, and expulsion of its leaders without fair hearing as key reasons for their decision.  

“Some of the reasons adduced for the resolution include ostracisation from the party, suspension and expulsion of the tendency’s leaders without fair hearing, and continuous denigration of the structure, among others,” the statement read.  

The group’s members voted unanimously to align with a new political camp ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State.  

Addressing the caucus during the meeting held in Ilesa, Aregbesola commended the group for their unity and reaffirmed his commitment to the vision of Omoluabi Progressives to entrench good governance in Osun.  

“I am indeed happy that all of you have spoken with one voice. This unity is a strong foundation for our collective victory in the journey ahead,” Aregbesola said.  

He urged members to remain committed to the group’s ideals and attract individuals ready to champion the cause of responsible leadership.  

“We have the numbers, strength, and political acumen to provide leadership that will make Osun the toast of its peers. By the grace of God, we shall succeed,” he declared.  

According to Vanguard News, the Chairman of the group, Azeez Adesiji, echoed similar sentiments, pledging that the Omoluabi Progressives would restore good governance to Osun State in 2026.  

“For us, the journey to reclaim Osun is a joint task. Be assured that we are ready to always accommodate your interests. What we want from you is your commitment to our ideals so that we can join hands together to restore Osun to good governance,” Adesiji stated.