Former Minister of Defence, retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of Adamawa State and the Middle Belt, to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections.
Danjuma made the appeal during the 20th anniversary celebration and fundraising ceremony of the Adamawa State Government House Chapel in Yola on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The retired general said Tinubu deserved another term to consolidate the programmes and projects initiated by his administration, arguing that one tenure would not be sufficient to complete the ongoing initiatives.
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Represented at the event by former Chief of Army Staff, retired General Ishaya Bamaiyi, Danjuma also commended Tinubu for appointing Christians to key positions in government, describing the appointments as evidence of fairness and religious tolerance.
According to reports, he urged Adamawa residents to support Tinubu’s re-election rather than that of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.
Danjuma also encouraged Nigerians to participate actively in the electoral process and support the country’s development.
Danjuma Pledges ₦250m for Chapel Expansion
Beyond his political remarks, the former defence minister announced a ₦250 million donation towards the expansion of the Government House Chapel.
The donation is expected to support the chapel’s expansion project as well as the construction of residential accommodation for its chaplain and deputy chaplain.
The fundraising formed part of activities marking the chapel’s 20 years of existence under the theme, “Thus Far Has the Lord Helped Us”, drawn from 1 Samuel 7:12.
Oluremi Tinubu Warns Youths Against Electoral Violence
In her remarks, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu cautioned Nigerian youths against allowing politicians to use them as instruments of violence during the 2027 elections.
The First Lady, who was represented by Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, urged young people to become ambassadors of peace and positive change.
She stressed the importance of responsible conduct before, during and after the elections, encouraging youths to reject political violence and contribute to peaceful democratic participation.
She also called on residents to promote unity and peaceful coexistence regardless of their religious, ethnic and political differences.
Boni Haruna Recalls Chapel’s Establishment
Former Adamawa State Governor Boni Haruna, who initiated the establishment of the Government House Chapel, recalled that the facility was conceived in 2005 as part of the original architectural vision for the Government House complex.
He explained that the original design made provision for two places of worship — a mosque and a Christian chapel — to promote fairness, religious inclusion and peaceful coexistence.
Haruna expressed hope that the chapel would continue to serve as a symbol of religious tolerance and unity among residents of the state.
Earlier, Chairman of the Chapel’s Board of Trustees, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, described the anniversary as a celebration of faith, perseverance, unity and God’s faithfulness over two decades.
The event attracted Christian faithful, government officials, religious leaders and other dignitaries, many of whom made financial contributions towards the chapel’s expansion project.
