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Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President - Tanko by Basemann(op): 11:27am On Jun 01
Peter Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President Without Waiting - Tanko

In a recent interview on Arise TV, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, spoke about the unfolding political developments surrounding the presidential ambition of Peter Obi and the early announcement of his running mate under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The discussion focused on campaign strategy, political coordination, and the significance of early ticket formation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

During the conversation, Tanko emphasized what he described as an unusual but strategic move by Obi in unveiling his vice-presidential candidate ahead of other contenders. He argued that this approach demonstrates preparedness, political clarity, and a deliberate effort to avoid last-minute disruptions that often affect campaign planning in Nigeria’s electoral system.

Speaking during the interview, Tanko stated, “Peter Obi is the first presidential candidate to announce his vice president without waiting.” He used the remark to highlight what he described as Obi’s forward-thinking leadership style and readiness to engage fully in the electoral process without delay or uncertainty.

Tanko further explained that early announcement of a running mate allows the campaign structure to stabilize quickly, ensuring that both national and regional coordination can begin without internal disputes. According to him, this helps to strengthen communication across party structures and improves voter engagement strategies.

He also noted that the Obidient Movement views the development as part of a broader effort to present a disciplined and organized political platform. He maintained that such early decisions reflect seriousness in governance ambition rather than political experimentation.

Concluding the interview, Tanko insisted that the move positions Obi as a candidate focused on structure and planning, adding that it could shape public perception of readiness ahead of the 2027 elections.

Re: Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President - Tanko by Validated: 11:48am On Jun 01
Because he knows where he is going, unlike the two elder statemen who are already defeated.
Re: Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President - Tanko by Chucks13: 11:59am On Jun 01
Ps is this an achievement? We all knew all these 3 weeks back when your fraudulent party NDC adopted both of them pls who is fooling who and what are you talking Yakassai, are you alright?
Re: Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President - Tanko by slivertongue: 12:15pm On Jun 01
Nothing special about that.
Amaechi for adc
Shettima for apc
Re: Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President - Tanko by christejames(m): 12:17pm On Jun 01
The People's President always plan ahead of time...





He will start working before his official inauguration on May 29, 2027
Re: Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President - Tanko by aswani(m): 1:39pm On Jun 01
christejames:
The People's President always plan ahead of time...

He will start working before his official inauguration on May 29, 2027
I won't count your chickens before they are hatched, you did it in 2023 when Peter Obí had real nationwide momentum and look at what happened.
Re: Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President - Tanko by Kushites: 1:50pm On Jun 01
THAT IS HOW "ARRANGEE" POLITICS ALWAYS WORKS.

PADI PADI POLITICS.

THOSE WITHOUT CONNECTIONS FROZEN OUT.

HE'S EVEN PROUD TO SAY IT.

HOPELESSLY CORRUPT PEOPLE.

JIBITI PEOPLE.
Re: Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President - Tanko by chopnaira: 1:52pm On Jun 01
He was also the 1st presidential candidate to carry Tuface's bag at the airport.
Also the 1st presidential candidate to wash aeroplane toilet. grin
Re: Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President - Tanko by helinues: 2:13pm On Jun 01
Only if that can make him the president
Re: Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President - Tanko by HenryStarlife(m): 2:58pm On Jun 01
christejames:
The People's President always plan ahead of time...





He will start working before his official inauguration on May 29, 2027
Don’t make the same mistake twice.
Re: Obi Is The First Presidential Candidate To Announce His Vice President - Tanko by yarimo(m): 5:11pm On Jun 01
And he will be the first presidential candidate to reject 2027 presidential election results grin
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