Peter Obi’s political journey ahead of the 2027 presidential election is unfolding amid shifting alliances, as some prominent figures who backed his 2023 ambition have moved on to pursue different political interests.

One of the latest developments is the decision by Yunusa Tanko, a leading member of the Obidient Movement, to accept an appointment as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo.

Tanko’s appointment has renewed attention on the political journeys of several individuals who played strategic roles in Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign but are no longer closely aligned with his political activities.

Obi contested the last presidential election under the Labour Party, emerging as a major opposition figure with strong support, particularly among young Nigerians.

He is now preparing for another presidential contest in 2027 as the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

However, the political landscape surrounding his ambition has changed significantly, with some former allies defecting to other parties and others expressing reservations about his leadership and political decisions.

Among those whose political paths have diverged from Obi’s are former running mate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, campaign spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo, businessman Valentine Ozigbo, Yunusa Tanko and former Deputy Campaign Manager Isaac Balami.