Rauf Aregbesola

Rauf Aregbesola

politician Nigeria

Rauf Aregbesola is a seasoned Nigerian politician who served as the Governor of Osun State from 2010 to 2018 and was formerly the Minister of Interior. He is known for his focus on progressive governance and has been a significant figure in the political arena, particularly in Osun State. Recently, he was in the news following a closed-door meeting with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, which stirred discussions about possible political coalitions and the future direction of his political group, Omoluabi Progressives, after their exit from the All Progressives Congress.

Born on May 25, 1957 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
87,496
Power
190$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 206,139,589 87,496 $448,000 190$
Totals 1 206,139,589 87,496 $448,000 190$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Akinlade mentioned that he has been speaking about this issue since the administration of Rauf Aregbesola as governor. 5

Olubunmi Akinlade Ademola Adeleke Bola Tinubu Oluranti Odubogun
The Punch: Osun gov urged to return mission schools to original owners

Nigeria Nigeria: Aregbesola is mentioned as one of the opposition leaders called upon by El-Rufai to join him in his new party. 5

Nasir El Rufai Atiku Abubakar Peter Obi Rotimi Amaechi Abdullahi Adamu Abubakar Malami Ahmed Lawan Emeka Ihedioha Liyel Imoke Aminu Tambuwal Bola Tinubu Musa Kwankwaso Akin Oshuntokun Felix Morka Cornelius Ojelabi Musa Mailafiya Buba Galadima Adebayo Shittu Shola Agboola Olu Agunloye Salihu Lukman
The Punch: APC, others attack El-Rufai, Atiku as plot thickens

Nigeria Nigeria: El-Rufai invited Rauf Aregbesola to join him in his new political home. 5

Alhaji Tanko Yakasai Bola Tinubu Nasir El Rufai Atiku Abubakar Peter Obi Rotimi Amaechi Sule Lamido Ayo Adebanjo Edwin Clarke Olatunbosun Oyintiloye
The Punch: Yakasai backs Tinubu as Lamido slams El-Rufai’s defection call

Nigeria Nigeria: Rauf Aregbesola was included in the list of opposition figures invited by El-Rufai to join the SDP. 5

Sule Lamido Nasir El Rufai Atiku Abubakar Peter Obi Rotimi Amaechi
The Punch: Ex-gov Lamido rejects El-Rufai's call to join SDP

Nigeria Nigeria: El-Rufai urged opposition leaders, including Atiku, Rauf Aregbesola, to join the SDP. 5

Nasir El Rufai Atiku Abubakar Peter Obi Rotimi Amaechi Olusegun Obasanjo
The Punch: El-Rufai denies betraying Atiku, urges Obi, Aregbesola, others to join SDP

Nigeria Nigeria: Rauf Aregbesola is a former governor of Osun State involved in a political movement with former ministers. 5

Muhammadu Buhari Abdullahi Adamu Abubakar Malami Ahmed Lawan Mallam Nasir El Rufai Ahmad Kaita Ibrahim Hussaini Aisha Dikko Amina Baloni Halima Lawal Hajiya Bari Atu Mohammed Adamu Modibbo Abdulaziz Galadima Rotimi Amaechi Emeka Ihedioha Liyel Imoke Aminu Tambuwal David Mark John Odigie Oyegun Emeka Nwajiuba Ali Ndume Solomon Lalong
The Punch: Buhari’s ex-ministers lead APC defection train to SDP

Nigeria Nigeria: Rauf Aregbesola has urged members of Omoluabi Progressives to remain focused and united as they intensify efforts to reclaim the state in 2026. 9

Alhaji Azeez Adesiji Olugbemi Dele Najeem Salaam Alhaji Moshood Adeoti
The Punch: Aregbesola rallies Omoluabi progressives, says Osun reclaim mission on course

Nigeria Nigeria: Rauf Aregbesola is a former governor who led a group that left the APC in Osun State. 5

Abdullahi Ganduje Bola Ahmed Tinubu Kashim Shettima Goodwill Akpabio Tajudeen Abbas Adams Oshiomhole Abdulaziz Yari Atiku Bagudu Benjamin Kalu Muhammadu Buhari Yemi Osinbajo Nasir El Rufai Kayode Fayemi Rotimi Amaechi Ahmad Lawan Femi Gbajabiamila Yusuf Ata Hyacinth Alia George Akume Bayo Onanuga Bisi Akande Olusegun Osoba Felix Morka
The Punch: APC accounts seized over N8.9bn debts, says Ganduje

Nigeria Nigeria: Rauf Aregbesola is a former Minister of Interior and ex-governor of Osun State, who is central to the political crisis within the APC. 7

Bola Tinubu Gboyega Famodun Oyetola Ajibola Basiru Sim Fubara Nyesom Wike Alhaji Azeez Adesiji
The Punch: President unfair in treatment of Aregbesola – Ex gov’s group chair, Adesiji

Nigeria Nigeria: Rauf Aregbesola is a former Minister of Interior and a significant political figure in the South-West region of Nigeria. 8

Rabiu Kwankwaso Bola Tinubu Ladipo Johnson
The Punch: Kwankwaso wooing Aregbesola to get S’West votes – Kwankwasiya chieftain