I Can Never Insult His Excellency, Peter Obi, We Parted Ways Peacefully And With Understanding–Tanko

According to a report by Daily Post published on Saturday, November 14, 2026, Dr Yunusa Tanko has rejected claims that he insulted former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi following his departure from the politician’s camp and his reported move to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Tanko, who serves as National Coordinator of the Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council, described the allegations circulating on social media as fabricated stories designed to damage his reputation and create unnecessary disagreement between him and Obi.

His clarification was contained in a statement released in Abuja by Mark Adebayo, the campaign council’s Chief Media and Communications Adviser.

The controversy emerged after reports suggested that Tanko had made offensive remarks about Obi following his political realignment. However, the campaign coordinator insisted that the claims were completely untrue and did not reflect the circumstances surrounding his departure.

He explained that his relationship with the former Labour Party presidential candidate had not ended in hostility, maintaining that their separation was handled peacefully and with mutual understanding.

Tanko also accused individuals he described as mischief-makers of attempting to manufacture divisions between the two politicians. According to him, the intention was to portray him as an ungrateful former associate who had turned against someone he previously supported.

The campaign coordinator further maintained that his political career had never involved attacking former associates through insults, blackmail or personal accusations.

He argued that changing political platforms should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of personal disagreements, insisting that politicians have the freedom to pursue different political interests without creating unnecessary hostility.

Emphasising his position, Tanko stated: “I can never insult His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi. We parted ways peacefully and with absolute mutual understanding.”

He also explained his understanding of political participation, adding: “Politics is about vision and service, never about bitterness or personal attacks.”

The clarification comes as political activities and realignments continue ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with politicians moving between parties and strengthening different political alliances.

Tanko’s statement seeks to distance him from the allegations and preserve his relationship with Obi despite their different political directions.

Neither the original allegations nor the identities of those responsible for circulating them were established in the statement. Consequently, the claims remain disputed rather than proven facts.

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