Rauf Aregbesola
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.
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Rauf Aregbesola is the former Osun State Governor and serves as the National Secretary of the ADC.
ADC woos opposition bigwigs for 2027 coalition
Nigeria· 2026-01-11
Rauf Aregbesola is a former Governor of Osun State who led the APC from 2010 to 2018.
Osun APC, Accord Party clash over political attacksNigeria· 2025-12-21
Rauf Aregbesola is the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress.
ADC begins 90-day membership registration and revalidationNigeria· 2025-12-14
Rauf Aregbesola was appointed interim National Secretary of the coalition opposing President Bola Tinubu.
Atiku’s PDP Exit Fuels 2027 Election SpeculationNigeria· 2025-07-17
Rauf Aregbesola is the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress and a former Governor of Osun State.
Aregbesola's Osun ADC Membership Drive Draws Huge CrowdNigeria· 2025-07-14
Rauf Aregbesola is a former governor and a leader in the ADC coalition.
Kwankwaso: 2027 Kano Votes ScrambleNigeria· 2025-07-13
Rauf Aregbesola is the Interim National Secretary accused of being imposed on the party.
ADC Coalition Assures State Chairmen of RoleNigeria· 2025-07-11
Rauf Aregbesola has emerged as the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress after being barred from the All Progressives Congress multiple times.
Aregbesola's ADC Move: Betrayal or Boldness?Nigeria· 2025-07-06
Rauf Aregbesola is the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress and a former Minister of Interior.
Mark, Aregbesola Lead 2027 BidNigeria· 2025-07-06
There are people who want Rauf Aregbesola to run for president.
7 Coalition Leaders Eye PresidencyNigeria· 2025-07-06
Rauf Aregbesola cautioned ADC members against insulting or attacking supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Aregbesola Cautions ADC Supporters: Facts, Not FightsNigeria· 2025-07-05
Rauf Aregbesola is the newly appointed National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress.
Aregbesola's Lagos Airport Welcome: ADC Supporters CelebrateNigeria· 2025-07-04Rauf Aregbesola is the national secretary of the ADC after the party's leadership changes.
Atiku Abubakar's 2027 Presidential Bid: Kachikwu's ExplosiveNigeria· 2025-07-03Rauf Aregbesola is a political heavyweight involved in the ADC coalition.
48 Hours to Quit Labour Party?Nigeria· 2025-07-03
H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is serving as the National Secretary of the ADC.
Peter Obi's ADC Coalition: Nigerians First in 2027Nigeria· 2025-07-03Rauf Aregbesola was named the ADC Secretary.
Tinubu Group Calls Opposition Coalition a Recycling HubNigeria· 2025-07-03
Rauf Aregbesola is the ex-Osun State Governor and the interim National Secretary of the ADC.
Atiku, Obi Join Forces Against TinubuNigeria· 2025-07-03
Rauf Aregbesola is a former Osun State Governor and a member of the ADC.
Presidency Calls it 'Internally Displaced PolNigeria· 2025-07-02
Rauf Aregbesola has been announced as the interim National Secretary of the ADC-backed coalition.
ADC Leaders Step Down for Mark, AregbesolaNigeria· 2025-07-02Rauf Aregbesola was unveiled as the interim national secretary of the ADC.
David Mark's Ready for Tinubu ChallengeNigeria· 2025-07-02Rauf Aregbesola is a former Osun State Governor named interim national secretary of the coalition-backed ADC.
Opposition Coalition Unveiled in Abuja: Atiku, Obi, El-RufaiNigeria· 2025-07-02
Rauf Aregbesola has been appointed as the National Secretary of the soon-to-be-launched ADC coalition platform.
David Mark Quits PDP, Joins OppositionNigeria· 2025-07-02
Rauf Aregbesola is a former Interior Minister and is involved in the coalition efforts.
APC Responds to Opposition CoalitionNigeria· 2025-07-02
Rauf Aregbesola is a former Osun State Governor who declined the offer to be the National Secretary of the coalition.
David Mark to Lead 2027 Coalition Against Tinubu?Nigeria· 2025-06-29
Governor Rauf Aregbesola approved the land for burial under Part II chieftaincy recognition in 2014.
Monarch Demands Justice for 4 Villagers KilledNigeria· 2025-06-29
The former Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s administration intervened in a previous conflict in the community.
Osun Community Threat: Monarch Petitions PoliceNigeria· 2025-06-15
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is a former Minister of Interior who had a good relationship with Ajibola Basiru before they parted ways in 2021.
APC Chief Denies Seeking Aregbesola's SupportNigeria· 2025-06-09
Bola Oyebamiji served as Commissioner for Finance under ex-governor Rauf Aregbesola.
Oyetola’s ex-commissioner joins Osun gov raceNigeria· 2025-05-28
Bola Oyebamiji previously served as the Commissioner for Finance in the administrations of ex-governors Rauf Aregbesola and Adegboyega Oyetola.
Ex-Finance Commissioner declares for Osun 2026 GovernorshipNigeria· 2025-05-27Rauf Aregbesola has ruled out the possibility of his political group entering into any coalition ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.
Aregbesola rules out alliance for Osun 2026 pollNigeria· 2025-05-26
