[BREAKING] 2027: Former Obidient Movement Coordinator Yunusa Tanko Dumps Peter Obi, Joins SDP Campaign

Dr. Yunusa Tanko, former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has moved to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), where he has been appointed Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council for the party’s presidential hopeful, Prince Adewole Adebayo.

Tanko’s new political role was unveiled during an event at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja, where he formally accepted the appointment and delivered an acceptance speech.

His defection marks a fresh political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, considering his previous position as one of the prominent figures associated with the political movement that supported former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.

With the new appointment, Tanko is expected to take charge of coordinating Adebayo’s presidential campaign structure and overseeing political mobilisation efforts as the SDP prepares for the next presidential contest.

Gists9ja reports that Tanko played a prominent role in the Obidient Movement, which gained national attention during the 2023 general elections following Peter Obi’s presidential campaign under the Labour Party.

His involvement in the movement made him one of the recognisable figures among Obi’s supporters, particularly during political mobilisation and public engagements.

However, his latest appointment places him in a different political camp, with the former Obidient coordinator now taking up a strategic position in the SDP’s efforts to secure the presidency in 2027.

Prince Adewole Adebayo, who is seeking the SDP presidential ticket, is expected to benefit from Tanko’s experience in political mobilisation and campaign organisation.

The development has also drawn attention to the political realignments taking place ahead of the 2027 elections, as politicians and political stakeholders position themselves within different parties and emerging campaign structures.

Although Tanko’s move from Obi’s political camp has been confirmed in the information surrounding his new appointment, the specific reasons behind his decision to join Adebayo’s campaign were not immediately disclosed.

It also remains unclear whether his new political role represents a complete break from his previous association with the Obidient Movement or a change in his political priorities ahead of the 2027 elections.