Elder statesman and former Minister of Defence, retired Lieutenant General Theophilus Danjuma, has called on Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027, arguing that the president deserves another term because of his appointments and commitment to political inclusion.
Danjuma made the appeal at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Adamawa State Government House Chapel in Yola, where he described Tinubu as the best choice for the country.
Represented by former Chief of Army Staff, retired General Ishaya Bamaiyi, the former army chief praised Tinubu for appointing Christians to key positions despite running on a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in 2023.
He urged Nigerians to support the president in the next election, insisting that his administration had demonstrated fairness in the distribution of political appointments.
Danjuma also cautioned against the possibility of another Fulani person emerging as president, warning that such a development could return the country to what he described as the dark days.
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His comments came amid political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with the ruling All Progressives Congress seeking to consolidate support across the North-Central and North-East.
The endorsement is particularly significant given Danjuma's standing among sections of the Christian community and political leadership in the Middle Belt, including his home state of Taraba.
He has also been associated with interventions on insecurity and support for Christian causes in northern Nigeria.
However, his appeal for Tinubu comes against the backdrop of persistent attacks, displacement and complaints about the protection of communities in parts of the Middle Belt.
In the 2023 presidential election, Labour Party candidate Peter Obi defeated Tinubu in Plateau and Nasarawa, while the president secured a narrow victory in Benue. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar won Taraba and Adamawa.
Danjuma urged Nigerians not to remain passive during the forthcoming election but to participate actively and protect their votes.
He also commended those responsible for establishing the Government House Chapel, describing it as a visionary initiative that provides a place of worship for Christians working in the state government and other public offices.
The retired general, who chaired the anniversary celebration, donated N250m towards expanding the chapel.
The event also featured the presentation of awards to individuals recognised for their contributions to the chapel over the past two decades.
Among the recipients were First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Danjuma and former Adamawa State Governor Boni Haruna, who was recognised for his role in building the state's economic centre.
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