The National Coordinator of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has dismissed viral online reports alleging that he disparaged and used abusive language against Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the January 16, 2027 general election.
In an official statement signed by Comrade Mark Adebayo, Chief Media and Communications Advisor of the Adebayo-Bugaje (Ade-Buga) Presidential Campaign Council, Tanko, who leads the campaign for SDP presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo and running mate Dr. Usman Bugaje, described the circulating claims as fabricated attempts by political detractors to create friction and damage his reputation.
According to the statement, Tanko emphasized that his personal principles and long-standing political conduct preclude him from engaging in blackmail or personal attacks.
