Yunusa Tanko, the former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has officially parted ways with Peter Obi, the standard-bearer of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to pitch his tent with Prince Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This high-profile political realignment was made public on Wednesday when the national chairman of the SDP, Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Gombe, unveiled Tanko as the new coordinator for the party's presidential campaign council.
Tanko, who previously played a central role as a prominent strategist during Obi's 2023 presidential run, is now tasked with galvanizing grassroots and national support for Adebayo's bid to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
What directives were given to the new campaign council?
Following his appointment, Prof. Gombe charged the newly constituted campaign team to treat their new responsibilities with utmost dedication and vigor.
"Let us approach this election with the seriousness it deserves to unseat President Tinubu," Gombe stated during the inauguration.
The defection marks a significant shift in political alliances as political figures begin positioning themselves well ahead of the 2027 presidential race.