Arise News Political Editor, Sumner Sambo, has said the decision of retired Lieutenant General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 should not come as a surprise.
Sambo attributed Danjuma’s support to the longstanding relationship between the retired military general and the President, as well as his extensive business interests in Lagos.
He made the remarks on Monday while speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show.
According to the political editor, Tinubu and Danjuma have maintained a close friendship over the years, making the retired general’s political position understandable.
He also pointed to Danjuma’s business connections in Lagos, arguing that the combination of their personal relationship and economic interests explains why his support for 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.
Meanwhile, the Arise News editor also commented on the recent meeting between President Tinubu and some religious leaders, raising concerns about the representation of different religious groups.
He disclosed that several religious leaders in the North-Central region were questioning why only one Christian leader was selected to represent them during the meeting with the President.
According to Sambo, the leaders also wanted to understand why representatives of other religious groups were not included in the engagement.
He noted that the concerns emerging from the North-Central region indicated dissatisfaction among some religious leaders over the manner in which the meeting was organised.
