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 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.

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.

Khamis Musa Darazo, an All Progressives Congress chieftain in Bauchi State and loyalist of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said that former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai's governance style affected the entire state, according to ThisDay Live. The comments, reported from Bauchi, add to ongoing political debate within the APC over El-Rufai's record in office and his legacy as governor of Kaduna State.

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, met President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday and afterwards dismissed reports that he planned to resign, describing them as false, according to African Examiner. The outlet said Musa arrived at about 3 pm and left shortly after 4 pm. The report frames the visit as a denial of resignation claims rather than a confirmed policy or personnel change.