2027: SDP appoints ex-Obidient coordinator Tanko as campaign chief

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The Social Democratic Party has appointed Yunusa Tanko, a former spokesman for Peter Obi, as the National Coordinator of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Cou Read More:…

The Social Democratic Party has appointed former spokesman for Peter Obi and immediate past National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, as National Coordinator of its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Tanko was unveiled to the party’s National Working Committee, chieftains, stakeholders and supporters on Wednesday during the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council at the SDP national secretariat in Abuja.

Also present at the unveiling ceremony were the immediate past National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, and other chieftains of the Julius Abure-led faction of the party.

His appointment comes barely two weeks after he resigned as Obi’s Political Adviser for Northern Nigeria, a position he assumed following his removal as the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement in October.

Tanko, who also served as chairman and coordinator of the Obidient Movement, announced his resignation as Obi’s political adviser on October 30, 2026, saying he was returning to the National Consultative Front, where he serves as co-chairman.

He described the SDP as a left-wing, people-oriented political party committed to defending the interests of disadvantaged Nigerians.

“The SDP is a left-wing political party. For those of you who do not know, we represent the interests of the downtrodden. The SDP represents those people that you neglect on the streets. So, that makes this particular party people-oriented.

“I express my profound gratitude and sincere appreciation to Almighty Allah for making this historic event possible. I equally thank the leadership of the Social Democratic Party for the confidence and repose in me by appointing me as the National Coordinator of the SDP Presidential Campaign Organisation for the 2027 Presidential Election,” he said.

Explaining the circumstances surrounding his return to the NCFront, Tanko recalled that he assumed a leadership position in the organisation on October 18…

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