When You Dump Me, I Dump You; Check My Record, I Don’t Go Anywhere, Except You Don’t Want Me-Tanko

Former Obidient Movement coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, has explained why he left the camp of former ally and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Speaking during an interview shared by SYMFONI TV, Tanko said his decision was linked to what he described as betrayal of trust and loyalty.

He explained that he had already stated his reasons in his resignation letter sent to Peter Obi and NDC National Leader, Seriake Dickson.

He said he had remained loyal but did not receive the treatment he expected in return.

Tanko also insisted that he did not willingly leave the Obidient Movement but was pushed out. According to him, he would rather move to a place where his efforts are valued than remain where he is only tolerated.

When asked whether he could leave the SDP if similar problems occurred there, Tanko maintained that he does not abandon people without a reason.

He explained that he only leaves when it becomes clear that his services are no longer needed.

He added that his political decisions are guided by the people he serves and his desire to contribute to Nigeria’s progress.

In his words, “When he dumped me, I dump him; when you dump me, I don’t stay anywhere I’m not wanted. I move. So it’s not about me, it’s about the Person that I’m serving. You check the person the I’m serving whether ha had done right for me.

“Check my record; I don’t go anywhere, except of course you have proved to me you don’t need me. If you don’t need me, I don’t have a reason to stay with you.”