Former Senator Asks What Went Wrong After Peter Obi’s Loyal Northern Supporter Defects To SDP

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to reports that Yunusa Tanko, the former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sani recalled Tanko’s strong support for Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election, describing him as one of the most passionate defenders of the former Anambra State governor from the northern part of the country.

The former lawmaker made the remarks in a social media post while reflecting on Tanko’s political relationship with Obi and his reported decision to work with another political party.

According to Sani, Tanko played an important role in promoting Obi’s political ambition and defending him during the previous presidential campaign.

He wrote: “Nobody in the Northern part of River Niger has fanatically defended and promoted Dr Peter like Dr Yunusa Tanko.”

However, Sani also expressed curiosity about what could have happened between the two political figures to bring about their reported separation.

He questioned the circumstances behind Tanko’s decision to move away from Obi’s political camp, suggesting that political relationships can change in unexpected ways.

In another part of his message, Sani wrote: “What must have happened for Dr Yunusa to part ways with Dr Peter? Anyway, nothing is impossible in politics.”

Tanko previously served as the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement and was one of the prominent figures involved in mobilising support for Obi during the 2023 presidential election.

His reported move to the SDP has attracted attention because of his previous political association with Obi, who is now linked to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 election.

Tanko’s new political alignment has also become part of the wider discussions about opposition figures, party defections and possible alliances as political activities gradually intensify.

Sani’s reaction has added another dimension to the development, particularly because he chose to highlight Tanko’s past loyalty to Obi while questioning what might have changed between the two men.

Although the former senator did not suggest a specific reason for their reported separation, his comments have drawn attention to the changing political relationships ahead of the next general election.

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