Former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign, urging Nigerians, particularly those in the North-Central region, to support his bid for a second term.
Danjuma said Tinubu had demonstrated fairness and religious tolerance through appointments into key government positions, including the inclusion of Christians in his administration.
He made the remarks on Saturday at the 20th anniversary and fundraising ceremony of the Adamawa State Government House Chapel in Yola. He was represented at the event by a former Chief of Army Staff, General Ishaya Bamaiyi (retd.).
According to Danjuma, another four years in office would give Tinubu the opportunity to consolidate his achievements and complete projects initiated by his administration.
He urged Nigerians, especially people from the Middle Belt, to rally behind the President, arguing that a change in the country’s current geopolitical arrangement could create uncertainty.
The retired general also called on the organisers and members of the chapel to pursue its expansion, stressing the importance of faith, integrity and the fear of God in both personal and public affairs.
He subsequently pledged ₦250 million towards the fundraising effort to support the chapel’s expansion and ensure the facility remains sustainable.
Danjuma’s endorsement comes days after a delegation of political leaders from the North-West and North-Central visited Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where they declared support for his administration and expressed readiness to mobilise backing for his re-election.
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 National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, among others.
Speaking after the meeting, Dogara said the delegation was encouraged by what he described as significant improvements in the country’s security situation under Tinubu.
He maintained that the progress recorded so far provided further justification for supporting the President’s second-term ambition.