2027: Obi unveils Tanko as coordinator of Obidient Movement 

Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in the 2023 General Election, Peter Obi, has appointed Dr Yunusa Tanko as the Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide.

This move is likely part of efforts to consolidate the gains made during the 2023 Presidential Election, where Obi’s candidacy brought the previously obscure LP to national prominence.

Obidient Movement played a key role in making the LP a household name, with Obi’s candidacy proving to be a formidable force, winning in key areas like Lagos and Abuja.

During an X Space meeting, Obi expressed gratitude to the over 165 individuals, who submitted ideas and suggestions for the movement’s structure. He commended the engagement and consultation team for their swift progress in managing the consultation process.

According to Obi, Dr Tanko’s appointment is a strategic move designed to drive the movement forward, leveraging his expertise and dedication. He encouraged supporters to continue engaging with the movement, emphasising the importance of collective effort in building a stronger organisation.

He said: “Announcing Interim Leadership: Moving forward, it is crucial to have leadership in place to support this building process. After extensive consultations within the movement and reviewing feedback from Obidients through the ideas submitted, there is a consensus that the position of national coordinator should go to the North.

“From the nominations submitted by key stakeholders in the movement and shared with the engagement team, Dr Yunusa Tanko emerged as the most nominated candidate for this role. Given his track record, leadership qualities, and commitment to the movement, I am pleased to announce that Dr Tanko Yunusa will serve as the interim national coordinator as we continue laying the foundation for our movement. I want to clarify that all positions filled at this stage are on an interim basis until our structure is fully developed.”

Since its inception, the Obidient Movement has gained significant momentum, with supporters rallying behind Obi’s vision for a better future both within Nigeria and globally.

This appointment marks a significant milestone in the movement’s evolution, transitioning from a grassroots phenomenon to a more structured organisation.