‘Unseat Tinubu’ – Peter Obi’s Former Ally Fires First Shot After Shock 2027 Defection

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

Tanko’s move marks a shift from his previous political alignment with Obi, who is now the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

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

In his new role, Tanko is expected to lead the coordination of support for Adebayo’s presidential ambition as the party prepares to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Speaking following his appointment, Tanko called on party members and supporters to approach the coming election with commitment, emphasising the need for a united effort to defeat the incumbent President.

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

Tanko played a significant role in Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign through his leadership of the Obidient Movement, which mobilised supporters across the country.

His decision to work with Adebayo and the SDP represents a notable change in political alignment ahead of the next general election.

The appointment also comes as the SDP begins organising its campaign structure, with Gombe previously urging members of the Presidential Campaign Council to treat their responsibilities with seriousness.

Tanko’s new position places him at the centre of the party’s efforts to build support for Adebayo as the 2027 presidential race approaches.

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