Members of Rauf Aregbesola’s former Osun State governor’s political party, the Omoluabi Progressives, have declared their intention to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This is stated in a statement provided to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Osogbo on Monday and signed by Oluwaseun Abosede, the group’s organizing and publicity secretary.

According to Abosede, at the group’s monthly meeting in Ilesa, the stakeholders from all 332 wards in the state came to the decision to leave the APC.

The organization is leaving the APC for a number of reasons, including claims of exclusion, suspension, and expulsion of members without due process. The group’s alleged disregard and disparagement within the APC hierarchy is another factor.

“Members of the group were put to a voice vote by the leadership and they unanimously affirmed their readiness to switch allegiance to another political platform ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election,” Abosede said, adding that the party’s poor performance in the previous Osun election cycle was also a result of their dissatisfaction with how the party handled internal crises.

Speaking at the meeting, the statement said that Aregbesola commended members of the group for their commitment to the principles of integrity, character and good governance.

He appealed to them to remain steadfast as they repositioned Omoluabi Progressives for the future.

Aregbesola, a former Minister of Interior, said that the decision of the group to quit APC marked the beginning of a new journey towards entrenching responsible leadership in Osun State.

“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.

He assured the group that ongoing efforts to properly position the Omoluabi Progressives for future challenges would soon yield positive results.

“We are open to all, regardless of political, religious or socio-cultural affiliations.

”We have the numbers, strength and political acumen to provide leadership that will make Osun the envy of its peers. By the grace of God, we shall succeed,” he said. (NAN)