The Omoluabi Progressives,a political group led by former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has exited the All Progressives Congress on account of allegations of ostracism, suspension, and expulsion of members without fair hearing, as well as the perceived neglect and denigration of the group within the party.
Its Organising and Publicity Secretary, Oluwaseun Abosede, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday.
The statement quoted that the resolution to leave the APC was said to have been reached by stakeholders across the 332 wards in the state during the group’s monthly meeting held in Ilesa.
It noted dissatisfaction with the party’s handling of internal crises, which the group claimed contributed to the APC’s poor performance in the last election cycle.
This has significantly weakened the party’s popularity and strength in Osun State,it said in the statement.
“The members were put to a voice vote by the leadership of the group, where they unanimously affirmed their readiness to switch allegiance to another political platform ahead of the 2026 governorship election,” the statement added.
At the meeting,Aregbesola,the former Minister of Interior,commended members of the group for their commitment to the principles of integrity, character, and good governance.
He implored them to remain steadfast as they reposition the Omoluabi Progressives for the future.
Speaking on the group’s decision to leave the APC, Aregbesola said it marked the beginning of a new journey towards entrenching responsible leadership in Osun.
He said:“I am indeed happy that all of you have spoken with one voice— a united front to lead the way to our collective victory in the journey ahead.
“Our mission is to raise the level of prosperity of our dear state through responsible leadership. The path we have chosen is smooth, highly reassuring,and full of good tides that will propel Osun to greatness.Therefore, you must show more commitment and attract genuine people who are ready to walk this path of righteousness with us.”
He said that ongoing efforts to properly position the Omoluabi Progressives for future challenges would soon yield positive results.
