Obidient Movement hails Tanko's SDP campaign chief role for 2027
The Obidient Movement has welcomed the appointment of its former National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, as National Coordinator of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement today from its Media and Communications Directorate, the Movement described Tanko's new role as proof of its leadership legacy and contribution to Nigeria's political development.
The Movement emphasized that its membership spans different political parties, ethnicities, religions, and generations, united by a desire for competent and accountable leadership. While encouraging members to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi's party, it framed the emergence of its leaders across various platforms as a source of pride rather than division. "Building a New Nigeria has never been about restricting capable Nigerians to one political party," the statement read.
The Movement linked Tanko's appointment to Obi's philosophy of placing national interest above partisan considerations, citing Obi's recent attendance at Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde's campaign office inauguration despite their different presidential ambitions. Obi has consistently urged political leaders to set aside personal differences and collaborate to rescue Nigeria.
This development signals the Obidient Movement's evolving strategy: developing leaders who can influence governance from multiple political vehicles rather than consolidating within a single party structure.