We Challenge Anyone To Put Peter Obi To Debate Any Candidate, Let Them Be Sure They're There—Tanko

Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obedient Movement, has thrown down a bold gauntlet to political opponents by declaring that Peter Obi is fully prepared to confront any presidential contender in a direct public debate.

According to a video posted on the official YouTube channel of Arise News on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, when asked about the preparedness of their political machinery, he stated, “we challenge anyone to put up Peter Obi to debate with any candidate, and let them be sure that they are there.”

The political strategist noted that public debates remain the ultimate test of leadership capacity, allowing the electorate to critically assess the intellectual readiness and policy depth of those aspiring to govern the country.

Tanko expressed absolute confidence in the administrative track record of the former Anambra State governor, insisting that his principal possesses the structural solutions needed to address Nigeria's ongoing fiscal challenges and systemic developmental stagnation.

He argued that alternative political platforms often shy away from unscripted public scrutinies, preferring instead to rely on institutional advantages rather than engaging citizens in transparent conversations about their prospective socio-economic roadmaps.

The spokesperson emphasized that the Obedient Movement continues to aggressively expand its grassroots structures across the federation, ensuring that the momentum gathered since the previous election cycle remains fully potent ahead of future polls.

In his concluding remarks, the coordinator asserted that open intellectual confrontations will help eliminate incompetent elements from the political space, thereby elevating the standard of democratic engagement and accountability throughout the entire federation.