
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced plans to sue religious leader Primate Elijah Ayodele for N10 billion for alleged defamatory remarks. Kwankwaso, through his legal representatives, claims that the cleric made false statements that could damage his reputation.
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