Dr Yunusa Tanko
NigeriapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr Yunusa Tanko is a prominent Nigerian political figure and the spokesperson for the Labour Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 elections. He has been actively involved in the formation of opposition coalitions aimed at unseating the current administration, recently participating in a press conference where the coalition's objectives were outlined as part of the strategy for the 2027 presidential election.
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Dr Yunusa Tanko is the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide and questioned Ganduje's credibility.
Obi, Kwankwaso Ticket: NDC, Obidients Tackle GandujeNigeria· 2026-07-23
Dr Yunusa Tanko is the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide who defended the APC's right to determine its candidates.
APC Faces Backlash Over Controversial Candidates' ListNigeria· 2026-07-05
Dr Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, condemned the contradictory judicial pronouncements concerning the NDC.
Obi, PDP Reject NDC Deregistration, Party to Appeal RulingNigeria· 2026-06-27
Dr. Yunusa Tanko, Peter Obi's former campaign spokesman, criticized Nyesom Wike's frequent attacks on Obi.
Peter Obi's 2027 PDP Run? Wike Sparks ControversyNigeria· 2025-09-02
Dr Yunusa Tanko expressed shock at what he described as a public endorsement of political sabotage by the nation’s highest officeholder.
Tinubu Slammed by Obidient Movement Over ‘Opposition DisarraNigeria· 2025-06-14Peter Obi was represented by Dr Yunusa Tanko at the event.
How opposition coalition can defeat Tinubu – Ex-presidential candidateNigeria· 2025-04-01
