SDP Appoints Dr. Yunusa Tanko As National Coordinator For 2027 Presidential Campaign

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has appointed Dr. Yunusa Salisu Tanko as the National Coordinator of its Presidential Campaign Organisation for the 2027 presidential election.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Coordinator said he formally accepted the appointment with a profound sense of duty, humility, and commitment to the collective vision of building a better and great Nigeria.

Dr. Yunusa Tanko, in the statement, expressed profound gratitude to God and thanked the leadership of the SDP for the confidence reposed in him.

He said the historic appointment came on the heels of his assumption of a new role in the leadership of the National Consultative Front (NCFront) on 18th October 2026, to fill the vacuum created by the demise of the late Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, who was Co-Chairman to Prof.

Pat Utomi of the NCFront. Dr. Yunusa Tanko noted that it was with appreciation that he received the invitation of the NCFront recalling him back to base for a new assignment ahead of the 2027 elections.

The statement disclosed that in compliance with that directive, and to fully dedicate himself to the new responsibility, Dr. Yunusa Tanko tendered his resignation on 30th October 2026 as the Political Adviser to His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, on Northern Nigeria.

He said he had since written to Mr. Peter Obi and the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), His Excellency, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, stating clearly that he had returned to work with his people at the NCFront as Co-Chair of the Leadership Council.

He said, “I wish to accept this new role with humility and total commitment to working wholeheartedly with my compatriot in the NCFront, His Excellency, Prince Adewole Adebayo, Esq., who is the Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in advancing our collective vision for a new Nigeria that works for all.”

He pledged to remain consistently committed to the unwavering belief in good governance, justice, equity, and national development, and assured the leadership and members of the NCFront of his loyalty, dedication, and unwavering commitment to moving Nigeria forward from its present worrisome state of poverty and insecurity.

Dr. Yunusa Tanko said he recognised that the appointment was not merely a position of leadership but a call to national service, sacrifice, strategic engagement with Nigerian stakeholders, and purposeful political mobilisation of the Nigerian people towards greatness and prosperity. He stated that he was fully conscious of the enormous responsibilities that come with coordinating a national presidential campaign, particularly at a critical moment in the nation’s political history, adding that the task ahead requires unity, inclusiveness, discipline, effective communication, strategic planning, and the collective commitment of party leaders, stakeholders, members, and supporters across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

He said, “My immediate priority will be to work towards building a strong, cohesive, and result-oriented campaign structure that connects with the citizens and people of Nigeria at the national, state, senatorial, local government, ward, and polling unit levels. Our objective must go beyond political visibility and public gatherings; we must build a credible grassroots ideological movement capable of translating popular support into indomitable and sustainable electoral success.”

Citing his wealth of political experience and credentials as the former presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP), founded by the great Chief Gani Fawehinmi of blessed memory, a former Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), and a former member of the Peace Committee on Nigerian Elections led by General Abdulsalami Abubakar, among others, Dr. Yunusa Tanko said he had always believed strongly that Nigeria deserves purposeful leadership, accountable governance, economic prosperity, national unity, and equal opportunities for all citizens, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, political affiliation, or geographical location.

He pledged to discharge his responsibilities as National Coordinator of the SDP Adewole/Bugaje (AdeBuga 2027) Presidential Campaign Council with integrity, transparency, loyalty, diligence, and utmost dedication, working in consultation with the party leadership under the chairmanship of Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe, the presidential candidate and his longstanding ideological associate, Prince (Dr.) Adewole Adebayo, and his running mate, Prof. Usman Bugaje, as well as campaign officials, stakeholders, and the wider Nigerian electorate, to ensure that electoral success is achieved without disputation in the 2027 elections, Insha Allah.

He called on all SDP leaders, members, supporters, and well-meaning allies in civil society to put aside personal interests and work together in the spirit of unity, mutual respect, and shared responsibility, stressing that the task before them is bigger than any individual and is about the future of Nigeria and the generations yet unborn.

Dr. Yunusa Tanko said, “I accept this appointment with gratitude and renewed determination, fully aware that the journey ahead will demand commitment, resilience, sacrifice, and courage. I therefore wish to implore all to let us build a formidable campaign, mobilise Nigerians towards strengthening our democratic institutions, and build a Nigeria that works for everyone.” He prayed that Almighty God would guide their decisions, strengthen their resolve, and bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria, concluding with the party’s slogans: “SDP!! Progress!!! Eshin Funfun!! Gbera!!! PAA!! Is Adequate for Nigeria!!!”

The statement was signed by Dr. Yunusa Salisu Tanko, National Coordinator, SDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, on 11th November 2026 in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.