{
  "id": 11242602,
  "title": "Yunusa Tanko steps down as Obidient coordinator, takes Obi adviser role",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/yunusa-tanko-steps-down-as-obidient-coordinator-takes-obi-adviser-role-11242602",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:30:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/yunusa-tanko-steps-down-as-obidient-coordinator-takes-obi-adviser-role/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yunusa Tanko, formerly the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has accepted a new role as Political Adviser for Peter Obi in Northern Nigeria, ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement posted on his X account, Tanko expressed gratitude for his two-year tenure, during which the group established structures across the country. He will focus on political engagement, mobilisation and coordination across Northern Nigeria. Dr Moses Paul, known as Dr Mo, will succeed Tanko as National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, as his new assignment requires his full attention and presence across the region. Tanko praised Dr Mo's commitment to civic engagement, grassroots mobilisation, and communication. He also noted the development of Obidient.com and an election-results monitoring system during his tenure. Tanko thanked Obi and the movement's supporters for their backing.",
  "summary": "Yunusa Tanko has stepped down as the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement to accept a new role as Political Adviser to Peter Obi for Northern Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/yunusa-tanko-steps-down-as-obidient-coordinator-takes-obi-adviser-role/",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Obidient movement laments N20m loss as police reschedule Obi-Kwankwaso march",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/obidient-movement-laments-n20m-loss-as-police-reschedule-obi",
        "published": "2026-10-01T14:42:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Tanko steps down as Obidient Movement coordinator, takes new role with Obi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/tanko-steps-down-as-obidient-movement-coordinator-takes-new-role-with",
        "published": "2026-10-01T16:23:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}