The Omoluabi Progressives, a political group led by former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has announced its official exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing unjust treatment and leadership mismanagement within the party.

According to a statement, the group expressed dissatisfaction with the suspension, expulsion, and ostracization of its leaders without due process, which they say has worsened the APC’s standing in the state.

The group’s spokesperson, Oluwaseun Abosede, revealed that the decision to part ways with the APC was a collective one, ratified by members from across Osun State.

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The resolution followed a voice vote at the group’s monthly meeting held in Ilesa on Sunday, with members overwhelmingly supporting the shift ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

Abosede emphasized that this decision reflects the growing frustration over the APC’s internal crisis and the party’s lackluster performance in the recent election cycle.

“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 said in her statement.

Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, expressed his approval of the decision, commending the group’s unity and dedication to good governance.

He reiterated his commitment to ensuring that Osun State achieves greater prosperity through responsible leadership.

“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,” Aregbesola stated.

“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.”

Aregbesola also reassured the group that their ongoing efforts would soon bear fruit, positioning them to effectively challenge for power in the future.

“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 added.

However, the Osun State chapter of the APC has downplayed the announcement, dismissing the Omoluabi Progressives as political misfits with no real impact on the party.

In a scathing response, APC Spokesperson Chief Kola Olabisi ridiculed the group’s departure, stating that it was a long-anticipated move by members who had already distanced themselves from the party ahead of the 2022 governorship election.

“In fact, the preposterous announcement of the so-called Omoluabi Progressives to quit the APC is a good riddance to bad rubbish,” Olabisi remarked.

“How would any rational human being who has been suspended or expelled announce his resignation to the whole world again? Is that not an example of superfluity?”

Olabisi further accused the group of working against the APC’s interests and aligning themselves with opposition forces, particularly the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

“We, in the Osun State APC, shall be happy to miss the political irritants and deviants who had since left the party by way of body and soul before the 2022 governorship election in the state,” Olabisi stated. “You cannot be saying you are in our party and be working against the interest of the same party.”

He also dismissed the Omoluabi Progressives’ political future, suggesting that their announcement was a signal of their impending political decline.

“The recent announcement of your either forming or joining another party is the imminent beginning of your political funeral which will end up in your final burial through the 2026 governorship election,” Olabisi concluded.