Dr Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Presidential Campaign Council, has dismissed reports suggesting that he is involved in a personal disagreement with former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.
Tanko maintained that he has no reason to insult or speak negatively about Obi, insisting that their relationship ended peacefully and with mutual understanding.
He made the clarification in a statement issued on Saturday, November 14, 2026, amid reports circulating online alleging that he had made disparaging remarks about his former principal.
“I can never insult His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi. We parted ways peacefully and with absolute mutual understanding. Politics is about vision and service, never about bitterness or personal attacks,” Tanko stated.
The former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement also expressed appreciation to Obi for giving him the opportunity to serve as his aide and lead the movement’s activities.
Tanko said he remained grateful for the experience and maintained that he would continue to accord the former governor the respect he deserved.
His clarification comes days after he was unveiled as the National Coordinator of the SDP Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. He is expected to work with the party’s presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo.
Tanko previously served as Obi’s Political Adviser for Northern Nigeria after stepping down as National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement. He subsequently resigned from the advisory position on October 30, 2026, before accepting his new SDP appointment.
Although Tanko recently spoke about experiencing what he described as a betrayal of trust and loyalty within the Obidient Movement, his latest statement makes a distinction between his grievances with the movement and his personal relationship with Obi.
He also urged Nigerians and media organisations to disregard reports allegedly designed to create unnecessary tension between him and his former principal.
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