Former Obidient Movement Coordinator Yunusa Tanko Dumps Peter Obi

Former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has parted ways with Peter Obi, formally joining the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as the head of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council for presidential hopeful, Prince Adewole Adebayo.

The political realignment was sealed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during an inauguration ceremony at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja, where Tanko delivered an acceptance speech officially taking up the campaign leadership role.

Tanko, who previously served as Obi’s primary spokesperson and Political Adviser for Northern Nigeria, will now coordinate Adebayo’s nationwide campaign structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Addressing party stakeholders at the Abuja event, Tanko described the SDP as a people-oriented, left-wing political platform committed to championing the interests of ordinary Nigerians.

‘The SDP is a left-wing political party. For those of you who do not know, we represent the interests of the downtrodden. The SDP represents those people that you neglect on the streets. So, that makes this particular party people-oriented,’ Tanko stated.

He also noted that his decision to work with Adebayo was built on a long-standing relationship dating back to 2023, expressing gratitude to the SDP leadership for entrusting him with coordinating the 2027 presidential campaign organisation.