I Can Never Insult Peter Obi, Says Tanko

National Coordinator of the Adebayo-Bugaje (Ade-Buga) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has dismissed reports that he insulted his former principal, Mr Peter Obi, describing them as fabricated stories designed to cause disaffection.

Tanko said he parted ways with the former Anambra State governor peacefully and on mutual understanding, insisting that he still holds him in high regard.

In a statement issued and signed by Comrade Mark Adebayo, Chief Media and Communications Adviser of the council,Tanko described the viral reports as the handiwork of mischief-makers seeking to tarnish his reputation and create bad blood between him and Obi.

“I can never insult His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi. We parted ways peacefully and with absolute mutual understanding. Politics is about vision and service, never about bitterness or personal attacks,” he said.

Tanko, who served as Obi’s aide and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, expressed gratitude to the former governor for the opportunity to work with him.

He said he remained proud of his contributions during their relationship and would continue to accord Obi the respect he deserved.

“I remain forever grateful to His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi, for the wonderful opportunities he gave me to serve alongside him and lead the Obidient Movement worldwide. I thank Mr Obi, and I stand proudly by the records of my service with him,” he added.

The Ade-Buga campaign coordinator warned those spreading the reports against attempting to create unnecessary hostility between him and Obi, insisting that they remained friends.

The campaign council urged the public and media organisations to disregard the publications and rely on verified information from the council.