Osun APC Dispute: Aregbesola Establishes New Political Group

Former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has set up a fresh political group in Osun State amid the ongoing conflict within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the region.

This new faction, known as the Omoluabi Caucus of the APC, was formally inaugurated by the ex-Governor in his hometown of Ilesa on Tuesday.

Aregbesola emphasized his dedication to the progressive principles of the APC, noting that political parties are a blend of diverse interests and tendencies.

He stated, “The Omoluabi Tendency is a subgroup within the All Progressives Congress (APC), specifically one of the subgroups in the state. We are not a splinter group. We are the original foundation members of the party, and we have no intentions of abandoning the party during its challenging times. We’re not sprinters, but long-distance runners, and we’ll remain steadfast when those who are here for fair weather have departed.”

“A political party is essentially a gathering of different interests and inclinations. Taking a cue from the United States, where we adopted the Presidential System, we can observe that the Republican Party consists of major businesses, nationalists, the religious right, and others. Conversely, the Democratic Party comprises of welfare advocates, labor unions, ethnic and sexual minorities, and more.”

“They come together under the party because their interests largely align, and they believe the party provides the right platform to achieve their objectives. While they sometimes compete and clash, they mostly collaborate and form strong bonds to secure victory for their party in every election cycle. The party faces defeat whenever this unity is fractured.”

Aregbesola also highlighted that the introduction of the Omoluabi Caucus is aimed at revitalizing their path in progressive politics, inspired by figures like Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Chief Bola Ige, who embody the Omoluabi values.

He further acknowledged that the party’s defeat in the previous gubernatorial election was linked to a departure from progressive ideals. However, he expressed confidence that the party would regain its winning momentum.

Following the official launch of the caucus, the group adopted a set of core values in its charter, including Progressivism, Omoluabi Ethos, Discipline, Competence, and Inclusivity…[CONTINUE READING HERE]>>