‘Unseat Tinubu’ – Peter Obi’s Former Ally Declares Support for SDP Ahead of 2027 Election

According to a report by Daily Post on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Yunusa Tanko, former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement and a key figure in Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and declared his support for its presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, ahead of the 2027 general election.

Tanko’s decision represents a significant shift in his political alignment, considering his previous involvement in Obi’s presidential campaign. Obi is now seeking to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

The development was announced on Wednesday by SDP National Chairman, Professor Abubakar Sadiq Gombe, who also appointed Tanko as the coordinator of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council.

In his new position, Tanko is expected to play a central role in organising the party’s campaign activities, mobilising supporters and coordinating efforts to strengthen Adebayo’s presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 election.

Following his appointment, Tanko urged SDP members and supporters to approach the forthcoming election with determination and a shared commitment to challenging President Bola Tinubu.

“Let us approach this election with the seriousness it deserves to unseat President Tinubu,” he said.

Tanko previously played an important role in Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign through his leadership of the Obidient Movement, which attracted considerable support from Nigerians across different parts of the country.

The movement became a major force during the 2023 election, particularly among young voters who supported Obi’s presidential ambition.

His decision to align with Adebayo and the SDP is therefore likely to attract attention as political activities gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general election.

The appointment also comes as the SDP continues to establish its presidential campaign structure. Gombe had previously called on members of the Presidential Campaign Council to take their responsibilities seriously.

With Tanko now occupying a key position within the campaign team, the party will be looking to use his political experience and previous mobilisation efforts to build support for Adebayo as he prepares to challenge Tinubu and other presidential contenders in 2027.

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