El-Rufai’s Lawyers Demand ₦10bn From Defence Minister Over Alleged Defamation
El-Rufai's lawyers seek ₦10 billion and a public apology, saying the defence minister's TV remarks were defamatory and unsupported by evidence.
- On Monday, September 7, 2026, Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai issued a pre-action letter threatening legal action against Defence Minister General Christopher Musa over alleged defamatory remarks made during a television interview.
- During a September 3 appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today, Minister Musa alleged El-Rufai "deliberately planned for the killing of our people" in Southern Kaduna without identifying specific evidence.
- Demanding ₦10 billion in compensation for reputation injury, El-Rufai's legal team warned they will pursue "all appropriate legal remedies" if the Minister fails to respond within seven days.
- El-Rufai's representatives denied paying bandits, clarifying that 2016 payments were compensation for cattle lost during unrest, while noting the Minister offered no evidence for his specific allegations.
- The former governor may institute defamation proceedings if the Minister fails to provide evidence or apologize within seven days from receipt of the letter.
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El-Rufai threatens N10bn suit against defence minister for defamation
Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai is suing Defence Minister Christopher Musa for N10bn over alleged defamatory statements made on Channels Television. Read More: https://punchng.com/el-rufai-threatens-n10bn-suit-against-defence-minister-for-defamation/
Apologise or face court action - El-Rufai issues warning to Defence Minister Musa
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has threatened legal action against the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), over alleged defamatory remarks made during a recent television interview. In a formal letter of claim issued through his legal team, El-Rufai demanded an immediate retraction, an unreserved apology, and the preservation of relevant evidence. […] Apologise or face court action – El-Rufai issues warni…
El-Rufai Family Issues Ultimatum to Defence Minister Musa
ABUJA, Nigeria — The family of former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai issued a seven-day ultimatum to Defence Minister Christopher Musa on Monday, September 7, 2026. The family demanded evidence or a public withdrawal of Musa’s allegation that El-Rufai planned killings in Southern Kaduna. The demand was contained in a statement posted on X […]
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