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.

A Daily Trust opinion piece examines comments by Nigeria's Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, directed at former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently in detention under the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). The author says the article is not a defence of El-Rufai, citing his past utterances and actions, but questions the minister's criticism of him, describing the remarks as an 'unaccidental discharge' against the former governor.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Tuesday appealed to Nigerians to avoid making comments that could prejudice the ongoing trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai or worsen the country's security situation. According to Tribune Online, the council urged restraint and warned against incendiary statements as the legal proceedings against the former governor continue.

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 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.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has alleged religious bias in the ongoing prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai. According to Vanguard, the council warned against what it described as the weaponisation of public institutions and the legal system to pursue a sectarian agenda against the former governor. The NSCIA raised the alarm over what it called signs of religious bias in the case, framing the prosecution as targeting El-Rufai on sectarian grounds.