Former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, says that he has resigned as Peter Obi’s political adviser.
He said that he had also joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), where he would coordinate its presidential campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tanko was unveiled as the National Coordinator of the SDP Presidential Campaign Council on Wednesday, November 11, during the inauguration of the party’s campaign council at its national secretariat in Abuja. His appointment comes weeks after he stepped down as National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement and subsequently accepted an appointment as Obi’s Political Adviser for Northern Nigeria.
Speaking at the unveiling, Tanko confirmed that he had resigned from Obi’s political advisory position on October 30 before accepting the new assignment. “I tendered my resignation on the 30th of October 2026 as the political advisor to His Excellency Mr Peter Obi, to represent Northern Nigeria,” he said.
He added that he had communicated his decision to Obi and the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson.Tanko also expressed appreciation to Dickson for the support and cooperation he received while coordinating the Obidient Movement.
Explaining his new political direction, the former movement coordinator described the SDP as a party committed to representing disadvantaged 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,” he said.
He also accepted a leadership responsibility in the National Consultative Front (NCFront), where he said he would serve as co-chairman.Tanko described his renewed political relationship with SDP presidential candidate, Prince Adewale Adebayo, as a continuation of an association that began in 2023.
“This is not a mistake in history. When you go back into history, you will see my warm relationship with him way back in 2023,” he said. He pledged to work with Adebayo and other political stakeholders towards building a Nigeria anchored on good governance, justice and equity.
Tanko’s move marks another shift in his political journey, having previously served as Obi’s spokesman during the 2023 presidential campaign before coordinating the Obidient Movement. His new appointment places him in a key position within the SDP’s preparations for the 2027 presidential election, as the party works to build its campaign structure and mobilise supporters nationwide.
Emiabata Deborah Oluwabusiolami
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