The National Coordinator of the Social Democratic Party, SDP,Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has reaffirmed his respect for the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, dismissing reports that he insulted his former principal.
Tanko described the reports circulating on social media as fabricated.
According to him, he had no reason to speak ill of Obi despite their political differences.
He revealed this in a statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Media and Communications Adviser of the Adebayo-Bugaje (Ade-Buga) Presidential Campaign Council, Comrade Mark Adebayo.
“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.
“Those behind the reports are only trying to create bad blood between me and Mr Obi, but their efforts will fail. I remain grateful to him for the opportunity to serve under him, and we parted ways peacefully,” Tanko said.
Tanko expressed confidence that Obi would not believe the reports, given the mutual respect they share.
He also recalled his time as an aide to Obi and as the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide.
“I thank Mr Obi, and I stand proudly by the records of my service with him,” he added.
He further pledged to continue treating Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, with respect.