As the political crisis in Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) comes to a head, a political group within the party led by ex-Osun Gov. Rauf Aregbesola, the Omoluabi Progressives, has quit the party.
The decision to quit APC was the consensus of the stakeholders in the group, according to statement signed by the Organising and Publicity Secretary, Omoluabi Progressives, Oluwaseun Abosede.
Abosede said the decision followed the group’s ratification of an earlier resolution of members from the 332 wards across the state at its monthly meeting held in Ilesa on Sunday.
A statement by Abosede said: “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.
“They also expressed dissatisfaction with the management of Osun APC’s intra-party crisis, which led to the party’s abysmal loss in the last election cycle, a situation they consented has waned its strength and popularity among the people of Osun.
“The members were put to a voice vote by the leadership of the fold where they affirmed their readiness to switch allegiance to another political camp ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.”
Aregbesola, while addressing the meeting, praised their commitment and steadfastness to the principles of character, integrity and good governance.
On the resolution to quit APC, the former minister of interior noted that the time had come for the members to work aggressively for the success of Omoluabi Progressives and its vision to entrench good governance in Osun.
He also assured that in no distant time, the results of ongoing efforts by the leadership of the tendency to properly position it for the task ahead would materialise.
Aregbesola said: “I am indeed happy that all of you have spoken with one voice. It is not just one voice but a united front to lead the way to our collective victory in the journey ahead.
“I wish to remind you that the journey we are embarking on now is to further raise the level of prosperity of our dear state through responsible leadership. The path we have toed is a smooth path, highly reassuring and full of good tides that will propel our dear state to greatness.
“Therefore, you must show more commitment and attract genuine people who are ready to walk this path of righteousness with us.
“We are open to all, regardless of political, religious, or socio-cultural leanings. 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.”
Persecondnews recalls the 2022 governorship election in Osun State, where ex-Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of the APC lost his re-election bid to incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the PDP due to the internal divisions within the APC ahead of the election.
Aregbesola, an erstwhile die-hard loyalist of Tinubu for decades, did not support Oyetola, who had the backing of President Bola Tinubu.
Following his inauguration as president in 2023, Tinubu appointed Oyetola as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.
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