The Omoluabi Progressives, a political group led by a former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola at the weekend announced its decision to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The group noted that its decision to quit the APC was a result of ostracisation, suspension, and expulsion of its leaders without a fair hearing from the party.
According to the group, continuous denigration of the party structure, and mismanagement of Osun APC’s intra-party crisis, which led to the party’s abysmal loss in the last election cycle has waned its strength and popularity among the people of Osun.
The Organising and Publicity Secretary, Omoluabi Progressives, Oluwaseun Abosede announced this in a statement.
He noted that the decision to quit APC was the consensus of the stakeholders in the group.
According to her, ” the decision was taken after the group ratified an earlier resolution of members from the 332 wards across Osun State at its monthly meeting held in Ilesa on Sunday.”
“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,” Abosede’s statement read in parts.”
The statement however quoted the immediate past Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola to have commended them for their commitment and steadfastness to the principles of character, integrity, and good governance.
“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 smooth, 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.
“Aregbesola, while commenting on the resolution to quit APC, 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.
