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 shared business connections.
Sambo made the remarks on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, where he discussed the growing political alignments ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
According to the political editor, Tinubu and Danjuma have maintained a close relationship over the years, while the retired military general also has extensive business interests in Lagos.
He argued that these connections help explain why Danjuma’s reported backing of Tinubu was not unexpected.
“Given that General T.Y. Danjuma also maintains extensive business interests across Lagos, it is unsurprising to see him backing Tinubu,” Sambo said.
The Arise News editor also commented on the recent meeting between President Tinubu and some religious leaders, raising concerns over the representation of different religious groups.
He said several religious leaders in the North-Central region had questioned why only one Christian leader was reportedly selected to represent them during the meeting with the President.
According to Sambo, the leaders also want to know why representatives of other religious groups were not included in the engagement.
He noted that the concerns expressed by religious leaders in the region reflected dissatisfaction with the way the meeting was organised.
Sambo’s comments come amid growing political realignments and consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections, as stakeholders continue to assess the President’s re-election prospects and the political implications of engagements with religious and community leaders.
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