Dr Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Presidential Campaign Council, has strongly denied viral online reports claiming he insulted or used abusive language against Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
In a statement issued on Saturday by Comrade Mark Adebayo, Chief Media and Communications Advisor to the Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council, Tanko described the reports as fabrications by mischief-makers and political detractors intent on creating discord and damaging his reputation.
Tanko emphasised that anyone familiar with his character knows him as a principled, decent, and respectful person who does not engage in blackmail or personal insults. He expressed confidence that Obi himself would immediately dismiss the false claims, given the mutual respect between them.“I can never insult His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi,” Tanko stated.
“We parted ways peacefully and with absolute mutual understanding. Politics is about vision and service, never about bitterness or personal attacks.”He reiterated the gratitude he expressed when he was unveiled as National Coordinator of the Adebayo-Bugaje campaign, thanking Obi for the opportunities he received while serving as an aide and as National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide.
“I remain forever grateful to His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi, for the wonderful opportunities he gave me to serve alongside him and lead the Obidient Movement worldwide. I thank Mr Obi, and I stand proudly by the records of my service with him,” he said.
Tanko warned those spreading fake news that their efforts to create bad blood between him and his former principal had failed. He affirmed that he and Obi remain the best of friends and pledged to continue showing the former Anambra State governor the highest level of respect.
The Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council urged the public and the media to disregard the malicious publications completely and rely only on verified statements from the council.
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