Yunusa Tanko steps down as Obidient coordinator, takes Obi adviser role

Yunusa Tanko has resigned from his position as the Obidient Movement's National Coordinator and accepted a new role as the Political Adviser for Northern Nigeria to Peter Obi's presidential campaign team. This appointment comes ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tanko announced this in a post on his X account, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work on the new assignment, which will focus on political engagement, mobilisation, and coordination across Northern Nigeria.

Dr. Moses Paul, also known as Dr. Mo, will take over as the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement. Tanko believes Dr. Mo's involvement will be crucial as the new assignment necessitates his full attention and presence in the region. He praised Dr. Mo's commitment to civic engagement, grassroots mobilisation, communication, and the broader struggle for a new Nigeria.

During his tenure as National Coordinator, Tanko led the establishment of several key structures, including a National Advisory Council, regional and grassroots coordination frameworks, an online mobilisation platform (Obidient.com), and an election results monitoring system linked to the Independent National Electoral Commission's results-viewing platform. He expressed confidence in Dr. Mo's ability to continue the movement's progress as the 2027 elections draw near.

Reflecting on his time with the Obidient Movement, Tanko thanked the candidate, the leadership, volunteers, coordinators, and supporters for their unwavering support. He affirmed that the structures established in the past two years would serve as a solid foundation for his work in Northern Nigeria as the new Political Adviser.