Yunusa Tanko Denies Insulting Peter Obi After NDC Exit

Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Presidential Campaign Council, has refuted claims that he insulted Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement released on Saturday by Mark Adebayo, the Chief Media and Communications Adviser of the Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council, Tanko described the allegations as fabrications aimed at damaging his reputation and sowing discord between him and Obi.

Tanko, who previously served as Obi's political adviser and was the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, stated, “I can never insult His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi,” highlighting their peaceful parting and mutual respect. He expressed gratitude to Obi for the opportunities he received while serving alongside him.

Tanko urged the public and media to ignore the false reports and rely on verified information from the campaign council. He recently transitioned from the NDC to the SDP, where he now coordinates the presidential campaign for Adewole Adebayo and his running mate, Dr Usman Bugaje, for the January 16, 2027, election.