The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former governor Rauf Aregbesola over allegations of anti-party activities.
The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a resolution submitted to the APC national secretariat.
Aregbesola was accused of creating divisions within the party by establishing a splinter faction, promoting factionalism, and colluding with opposition parties.
The decision followed a request from the Ilesa East Local Government APC Executive Committee, which petitioned the state party chairman to take action against Aregbesola.
The Osun State APC Executive Committee notified the party’s national leadership of its decision to suspend Aregbesola and establish a disciplinary panel to investigate the charges. The panel has 14 days to deliver its findings and recommendations.
Aregbesola has been invited to appear before the disciplinary committee to defend himself against the allegations.
The party has reaffirmed its commitment to discipline and urged members to avoid actions that could harm the party’s unity and electoral prospects.