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Yunusa Tanko has left Peter Obi’s political camp.
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He is now DG of Adewole Adebayo’s SDP campaign.
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Tanko will coordinate the campaign ahead of the 2027 elections.
Former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has left Peter Obi’s political camp and accepted an appointment as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council of the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo.
Tanko’s appointment was announced at an event held at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. He formally accepted the position in a speech delivered at the gathering.
Tanko to lead Adebayo’s 2027 campaign
In his new role, Tanko is expected to coordinate Adebayo’s presidential campaign as the SDP prepares for the 2027 general elections.
His appointment marks a notable shift in political allegiance, given his previous position as a prominent figure in Obi’s political movement.
Tanko played a leading role in coordinating the Obidient Movement, which supported Obi’s presidential ambition. His move to the SDP campaign team places him in a new political camp ahead of the next election.
Circumstances surrounding departure remain unclear
The reasons behind Tanko’s departure from Obi’s camp have not been made public.
The development represents a significant political realignment as parties and presidential hopefuls begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
Neither further details about the transition nor the circumstances that led to his new appointment were provided in the report.
