Yunusa Tanko
Yunusa Tanko is a prominent Nigerian political figure and spokesperson for the Labour Party, known for his active involvement in advocating for democratic governance and social justice in Nigeria. He represented the party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at a recent press conference where opposition leaders urged the National Assembly to reject President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
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Yunusa Tanko is the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, leading efforts for the 2027 elections.
Fresh mobilisation begins for Obi
Nigeria· 2026-02-15
Dr Yunusa Tanko warned that protests would persist until lawmakers explicitly restored real-time electronic transmission of results.
Senate Reconvenes Amid Uproar Over Electoral Act AmendmentNigeria· 2026-02-10
Yunusa Tanko is the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement who stated that the group is focused on marketing its candidate democratically.
ADC cracks over Peter Obi's 2027 presidential ticketNigeria· 2026-01-25
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, said those defecting to the APC are driven by selfish interests.
Political defections in Nigeria spark one-party state fearsNigeria· 2025-10-16
Yunusa Tanko accused the All Progressives Congress-led government of deceiving Nigerians over the state of the country’s refineries.
Refinery Failure: Nigeria's Billions Wasted?Nigeria· 2025-07-13
Yunusa Tanko is a loyalist of the former LP presidential candidate, Obi.
2027 Survival Fight Amidst ADC, APC PressureNigeria· 2025-07-06
Dr Yunusa Tanko disclosed that the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has submitted his single-tenure proposal.
Peter Obi's One-Term 2027 PlanNigeria· 2025-07-02
Yunusa Tanko is a Labour Party chieftain and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement.
David Mark to Lead 2027 Coalition Against Tinubu?Nigeria· 2025-06-29
Dr. Yunusa Tanko confirmed that the fundraising initiative is from the Obidient Movement and not from Peter Obi himself.
Donations Spark Debate in Nigeria (60Nigeria· 2025-06-24
Yunusa Tanko questioned Wike’s status as an opposition figure.
Wike’s Tinubu Endorsement Sparks 2027 Opposition FirestormNigeria· 2025-06-03
Yunusa Tanko stated that no such matter is currently being considered regarding the Atiku-Obi joint ticket.
Atiku camp offers Obi VP role in one-term dealNigeria· 2025-05-19
Dr. Yunusa Tanko emphasised that Nigeria is in desperate need of rescue and said Obi remains the only candidate capable of leading the country out of its current economic crisis.
Obi doesn’t need PDP, Atiku coalition to defeat Tinubu – NLCNigeria· 2025-04-30
Dr Yunusa Tanko is the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement.
Obi approves identity cards, online registration portal for Obidients – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-04-26Yunusa Tanko affirmed that Peter Obi remains a member of the Labour Party.
Peter Obi still in Labour Party, says Obidient Movement leaderNigeria· 2025-04-07
Yunusa Tanko is Obi’s media aide and Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide.
Atiku, Obi camps tackle Bode George, Shekarau over anti-coalition commentsNigeria· 2025-03-24
Dr Yunusa Tanko represented Peter Obi at the event where the coalition was announced.
APC, PDP stalwarts involved in coalition to oust Tinubu – UtomiNigeria· 2025-03-24
Yunusa Tanko represented Peter Obi at the press conference opposing the emergency rule in Rivers State.
Atiku, Obi, others urge N’Assembly to reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in RiversNigeria· 2025-03-20
