The Coalition of Northern Elders has defended Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, amid criticism of his recent controversial remarks about former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement jointly signed by representatives from the North-East, North-West and North-Central, including Zana Goni, the elders said El-Rufai’s record in office should be open to public scrutiny, according to the Daily Post. The dispute centres on Musa’s comments and the response they provoked.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has threatened to file a N10 billion lawsuit against Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, over alleged defamatory statements. According to reports, the disputed comments were made by the minister during an appearance on Channels Television. The former governor claims the remarks damaged his reputation and is seeking substantial damages. The development adds to ongoing tensions between prominent political figures in the country, though further details of the statements were not disclosed.

Former FCT Minister Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has given Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (rtd.) seven days to provide evidence for an allegation that he planned killings in Southern Kaduna or retract the claim, according to Daily Trust. The dispute follows Musa’s accusation that the former governor took actions that deepened violence in the area. El-Rufai’s camp is demanding proof or a public withdrawal, escalating a public political confrontation.

An interfaith group in Kaduna State has expressed support for Defence Minister Christopher Musa's assessment of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai's administration, describing it as divisive and arbitrary. According to Punch, the group aligned itself with the minister's characterisation of the El-Rufai government, marking the latest development in ongoing public debate over the former governor's legacy in the north-western Nigerian state. Further details of the group's statement were not immediately provided.

Former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai appeared in two separate courts in Kaduna on Wednesday to face charges of alleged financial misconduct, abuse of office, and money laundering. These charges were filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The proceedings took place at the Federal High Court II, overseen by Justice Hauwa’u Buhari.

Paul Ibe, a media aide to Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration for allegedly harassing former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, who has been in detention for 126 days. Ibe claims that El-Rufai's detention is a form of intimidation due to his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC).