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 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.

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.

The Southern Kaduna Muslim Ummah Development Association (SOKAMUDA) has distanced itself from a reported position supporting Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), over his recent comments about former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement signed by its Assistant Secretary, Alhaji Ahmad Mairiga Yandeh, the group said it was neither consulted nor involved in the purported endorsement, and it sought clarification on the matter.

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.

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.