2027: Sambo Reveals Why T.Y. Danjuma Is Backing Tinubu

Arise News Political Editor, Sumner Sambo, has said the reported support of retired Lieutenant General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid should not come as a surprise, citing their longstanding friendship and the retired general’s business interests in Lagos.

Sambo made the remarks on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show.

According to him, Tinubu and Danjuma have maintained a close relationship over the years, while the retired military officer also has extensive business interests in Lagos.

“Given that General T.Y. Danjuma also maintains extensive business interests across Lagos, it is unsurprising to see him backing Tinubu,” Sambo said.

The political editor also commented on the President’s recent meeting with religious leaders, saying the arrangement had raised questions among some religious leaders in the North-Central region.

He said some of the leaders wanted to know why only one Christian was selected to represent them at the meeting with Tinubu and why other religious groups were not included.

Sambo added that the concerns expressed by the leaders reflected dissatisfaction with the way the meeting was organised.