2027: TY Danjuma rallies Middle Belt support for Tinubu

Former Defence Minister, retired General Theophilus Danjuma, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying the president has treated Christians fairly since assuming office.

Danjuma made his position known on Saturday at the 20th anniversary and fundraising ceremony of the Adamawa State Government House Chapel in Yola.

Represented by former Chief of Army Staff, General Ishaya Bamaiyi, the retired military officer urged Nigerians, particularly residents of the Middle Belt, to support Tinubu’s ambition to secure a second term in 2027.

He maintained that Tinubu had demonstrated fairness to Christians through appointments into key government positions, despite concerns surrounding religious representation and insecurity in the country.

Danjuma also expressed confidence that another four years would give the president an opportunity to complete ongoing projects and consolidate his administration’s achievements.

The former defence minister further warned against the possibility of another Fulani person emerging as Nigeria’s president, arguing that such a development could take the country back to what he described as its dark days.

At the event, Danjuma pledged N250 million towards the expansion of the Adamawa State Government House Chapel.

His endorsement adds to growing expressions of support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.