There are fresh indications of political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, as the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, faces a possible internal crisis following the resignation of its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Abdulmumin Ohiare Abdulsalami.
In another development, former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has emerged as the National Coordinator of the Social Democratic Party’s Presidential Campaign Council.
Abdulsalami announced his decision on Wednesday night in a formal resignation letter addressed to the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas.
In the letter, titled “Resignation from the Nigeria Democratic Congress and Withdrawal from All Partisan Commitments,” the party chieftain said he was leaving to protect his peace of mind and avoid what he described as orchestrated exclusion from party affairs.
The former deputy publicity secretary, who described himself as a founding member and formative leader of the NDC, alleged that his contributions to the party had come into conflict with the vested interests of some powerful party officials.
He also expressed appreciation to the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for the various leadership positions he had held, including Kogi State Pro tem Chairman, Deputy National Publicity Secretary and Deputy National Director for Labour and Civil Society.
Meanwhile, Dr Yunusa Tanko has been appointed National Coordinator of the Social Democratic Party’s Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections.
Tanko, who previously coordinated the Obidient Movement and served as spokesman for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, was inaugurated alongside other members of the SDP campaign council in Abuja on Wednesday.
He had earlier confirmed his resignation as political adviser to Peter Obi on October 30, following his appointment to the leadership of the National Consultative Front.
Speaking at the inauguration, Tanko pledged his commitment to working with the SDP presidential candidate, Adewale Adebayo, and his running mate, Usman Bugaje, towards victory in the 2027 elections.
He described the SDP as a people-oriented political party committed to defending the interests of disadvantaged Nigerians.
Tanko also reaffirmed his commitment to good governance, justice, equity and national development, saying Nigeria must move towards a more prosperous future.
His new role marks another major shift in the political landscape as parties and political actors begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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