2027 Presidency: TY Danjuma Backs Tinubu’s Re-election, Says President Fair to Christians

Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd), has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, saying the administration has been fair to Christians in appointments.

 

Danjuma spoke on Saturday at the 20th anniversary and fundraising ceremony of the Adamawa State Government House Chapel held in Yola.

 

He was represented by former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (retd).

 

According to Danjuma, electing Tinubu for another four years would give his administration ample time to complete what he described as meaningful projects.

 

He said President Tinubu has exhibited fairness and tolerance since assuming office by appointing several Christians to key government positions.

 

Danjuma urged Nigerians, especially those in the Middle Belt, to support the President’s second term bid.

 

He noted that the prospect of another northerner becoming president could unsettle the current geopolitical arrangement.

 

The retired general also called for the expansion of the Adamawa Government House Chapel and urged Christians to demonstrate the fear of God in their dealings to attract divine guidance and blessings.

 

He pledged N250 million towards the fundraising for the chapel expansion.

 

The endorsement comes two days after Danjuma led a delegation of leaders from the North-West and North-Central to President Tinubu at the State House on Thursday.

 

The delegation included former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; Governors Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau and Agbu Kefas of Taraba; Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa; and APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, among others.

 

Speaking to State House correspondents after the visit, Dogara said the delegation was encouraged by improvements in the country’s security situation under the Tinubu administration, which he said justified rallying support for his re-election.