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The National Consultative Front, NCFront, a coalition platform of leading political figures and activists in Nigeria, has announced recall of Dr. Tanko Yunusa, former Interim National Coordinator of Obidient Movement and former Chief Spokesperson for Peter Obi 2023 presidential campaign, for strategic leadership role in its preparations for 2027 general elections.
The appointment was announced in a press statement for immediate release on Sunday, 18 October 2026, signed by Mallam Hamisu SanTuraki, Spokesperson, National Consultative Front, NCFront.
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Yunusa To Work Alongside Pat Utomi Ahead Of 2027 Elections
Under new arrangement, Yunusa has been appointed Co-Chairman, North, of NCFront Steering Committee, working alongside Prof. Pat Utomi, Chairman of the Front, who represents southern region.
“Former Obidient Movement coordinator to work alongside Pat Utomi ahead of 2027 elections,” NCFront stated.
The appointment, which Yunusa has accepted, is aimed at strengthening coalition’s organisational structure and expanding its mobilisation of civil society organisations, democratic activists and grassroots communities in push for credible, popular and participatory elections in 2027.
NCFront said decision was informed by Yunusa’s longstanding democratic credentials, extensive experience in political mobilisation and contributions to Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement.
Veteran Activist Tasked With Mobilising Civil Society, Grassroots For Credible Polls
Yunusa, a veteran activist, former presidential candidate and former National Chairman of defunct National Conscience Party, NCP, previously served as spokesperson for NCFront before being deployed by coalition’s leadership in 2022 to serve as Chief Spokesperson of Peter Obi’s presidential campaign.
That deployment followed appeal by leaders of NCFront to Prof. Pat Utomi to step down in favour of Obi during Labour Party’s presidential primary election held in Asaba, Delta State, on June 1, 2022.
According to NCFront, Yunusa’s return to coalition’s leadership reflects importance of consolidating democratic forces and mobilising citizens for credible elections as country approaches 2027 general polls.
In his new capacity, Yunusa is expected to take charge of Front’s mobilisation efforts, particularly coordination of civil society participation and grassroots engagement across country. His assignment will focus on strengthening citizens’ involvement in electoral process and advancing coalition’s campaign for credible elections.
NCFront Cites Democratic Credentials, Appoints Yunusa To Lead Northern Wing
“Veteran activist tasked with mobilising civil society, grassroots for credible polls. NCFront cites democratic credentials, appoints Yunusa to lead northern wing of coalition,” the statement said.
The Front described Yunusa as key figure in democratic struggle and expressed confidence in his capacity to contribute significantly to mobilisation of Nigeria’s civil and political society ahead of elections.
He is expected to resume at NCFront National Secretariat in Abuja, where he will coordinate coalition’s activities and prepare for nationwide engagement required by new assignment.
Yunusa To Address National Press Next Week
NCFront further disclosed that Yunusa is scheduled to address national press next week to formally outline his new responsibilities and unveil next phase of coalition’s mobilisation strategy for civil society organisations and grassroots communities ahead of 2027 general elections.
The briefing is expected to provide further insight into Front’s plans for promoting credible, popular and participatory elections and strengthening citizens’ engagement in Nigeria’s democratic process.
The NCFront reaffirmed its commitment to working with democratic stakeholders and grassroots actors to advance credible elections and deepen democratic participation across Nigeria.
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