Former Minister of Defence, retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, has declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 presidential election, citing what he described as fairness to Christians in government appointments.
Danjuma made his position known on Saturday during the 20th anniversary celebration and fundraising ceremony of the Adamawa State Government House Chapel in Yola, Adamawa State.
Represented at the event by former Chief of Army Staff, retired General Ishaya Bamaiyi, the elder statesman said Tinubu deserved another four years in office to complete projects and initiatives started by his administration.
He maintained that the president had demonstrated religious tolerance and inclusiveness by appointing several Christians to important government positions since assuming office.
Danjuma consequently urged Nigerians, particularly residents of the Middle Belt, to support Tinubu’s ambition to secure a second term in 2027.
He also cautioned against the possibility of another Fulani person succeeding Tinubu, arguing that such a development could return the country to what he described as the dark days.
The retired general further encouraged Christians to uphold the fear of God in their personal and collective activities, stressing the importance of faith and divine guidance.
As part of his support for the church, Danjuma pledged N250 million towards the expansion of the Adamawa State Government House Chapel and the provision of facilities to ensure its continued use.
The endorsement comes amid growing political consultations and declarations of support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.
It also follows a visit by Danjuma and other political leaders from the North-West and North-Central regions to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, November 5, where they expressed support for the president’s administration and second-term ambition.
The delegation included former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang; Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas; Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, among others.
Speaking after the meeting, Dogara said the delegation was encouraged by what he described as improvements in the country’s security situation under Tinubu’s administration.
He added that the progress recorded in addressing insecurity had strengthened their resolve to support the president’s re-election bid.
Meanwhile, the 2027 presidential election is expected to generate further political realignments as the ruling APC and opposition parties seek to consolidate support across the country’s geopolitical zones.
