The Middle Belt Forum has expressed support for claims made by Nigeria's Defence Minister against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, according to Punch. The group is demanding an investigation by the International Criminal Court into alleged killings linked to the former governor. The development adds to ongoing political tensions surrounding El-Rufai's tenure in Kaduna State, with the Middle Belt Forum aligning itself with the minister's position on the matter.

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has demanded ₦10 billion and an apology from Nigeria's defence minister over an allegation relating to Southern Kaduna, Premium Times reports. According to El-Rufai's lawyers, the ₦10 billion figure represents a proposed settlement rather than damages awarded or agreed by any court. The demand follows claims made by the minister concerning El-Rufai and the Southern Kaduna situation, which the former governor disputes.

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.

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.

Solomon Dalung, a former minister under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has challenged Defence Minister Christopher Musa over allegations that former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai orchestrated killings in Southern Kaduna. According to Legit.ng, Dalung demanded that Musa provide evidence to substantiate the accusations of instigating violence in the region. The dispute adds to the ongoing public exchange between the former minister and the current defence chief over the Southern Kaduna violence claims.

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has called for an independent and credible investigation into allegations that payments were made to bandits or other armed groups during the administration of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai. According to the Daily Post, the forum's demand follows a publicised denial by Gen. Martin Agwai regarding claims that El-Rufai said his committee had knowledge of such payments. The call relates to the killings in Southern Kaduna during el-Rufai's tenure as governor.