Yunusa Tanko Joins SDP After Leaving Peter Obi's Camp

Yunusa Tanko, who previously served as the spokesman and Media Director of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation during the 2023 election, recently left Peter Obi's camp to become the National Coordinator of the Presidential Campaign Council for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) under Prince Adewole Adebayo. Tanko, appointed as the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement worldwide in September 2024, was removed from this position in October 2026 and subsequently became Political Adviser, North, to Peter Obi.

In an interview on Symfoni TV, Tanko explained that he departed the Obidient Movement because he felt unwanted, stating, "You don’t stay where you’re being tolerated." He confirmed that both Peter Obi and Senator Seriake Dickson were informed of his decision to join the SDP. Tanko emphasized that his relationship with Adebayo dates back to 2023, indicating a long-standing connection.