Former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has accused members of the group of betraying his trust and loyalty, saying he was forced out rather than voluntarily leaving.
Tanko made the disclosure while speaking with journalists, following his appointment as National Coordinator of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said he appreciated former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi for giving him the opportunity to serve but could not determine what the politician thought about his departure.
“In the case of Peter Obi, it's a different ball game, you can't say his mind, only him can say his mind for himself,” Tanko said.
He added, “As far as I'm concerned, I appreciate all the work that I have done, and I appreciate him for giving me the opportunity.”
However, he said his experience in the movement was marked by betrayal.
“The only thing that I suffered in that particular movement is betrayal of trust, loyalty, and the people who recognised my little effort in contributing to nation building; they picked me up and made me a diamond,” he said.
Tanko also insisted that he did not voluntarily leave the movement.
“I did not exit the movement, I was exited, so if I'm exited, I don't stay where being tolerated, I go to where I'm being appreciated,” he said.
Obi appointed Tanko as the movement's national coordinator in September 2024.
He was removed from the position in October 2026 and subsequently appointed political adviser for Northern Nigeria.
Tanko resigned from the advisory position on October 30 before joining the SDP campaign team, where he will coordinate the presidential campaign of Prince Adewole Adebayo.
The Obidient Movement has since wished him success in his new political assignment.
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