The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has announced the suspension of 26 prominent members of the party for alleged anti-party activities.
The suspension comes 24 hours after the party expelled 84 members who had taken appointments under the Governor Ademola Adeleke, PDP Administration.
Those suspended are Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, Najeem Salaam, Sen. Mudasiru Hussein, Adelowo Adebiyi, Mr Adelani Baderinwa, Mr Sikiru Ayedun, Kazeem Salami, Alhaji Adesiji Azeez, Gbenga Akano.
Others are Mr Kunle Ige, Mr Biodun Agboola, Gbenga Awosode, Rasheed Opatola, Gbenga Ogunkanmi, Israel Oyekunle, MBO Ibraheem, Akeem Olaoye, Francis Famurewa, Mr Tajudeen Famuyide.
Also suspended are Mrs Adenike Abioye, Wasiu Adebayo, Rasheed Afolabi, Mr Segun Olanibi, Mr Tunde Ajilore, Mr Ganiyu Ismaila Opeyemi, Zakariah Khalid-Olaoluwa-South LCDA.
Mr Sooko Lawal, Osun APC Chairman announced the suspension of the members, most of whom are allies of Rauf Aregbesola.
Lawal said the suspension was due to complaints and allegations of factionalisation of the party brought against the affected members.
“Following complaints of anti-party activities, the State Executive Committee of the Osun State chapter of the APC constituted a Disciplinary Committee to investigate the allegations against some of its members.
“This disciplinary measure comes in response to the allegations of misconduct bordering on factionalisation of the party and creating parallel party organ.
“The disciplinary committee undertook a thorough and impartial review of the allegations and the findings were carefully deliberated upon by the State Executive Committee.
“After a comprehensive assessment of the evidence and consideration of the committee’s recommendations, the state executive committee has taken the difficult, yet necessary, step.
“As we move forward, we enjoin our members to remain focused on our goals and continue working together to serve the interests of our constituents and our State.
“Our commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and adherence to our party’s core values remains unwavering,” the party said.
The party chairman on Wednesday, announced the expulsion of 84 members for allegedly taking up appointments under the the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Government in the state.
