Nigeria: El-Rufai Demands N10bn, Apology From Defence Minister Over Southern Kaduna Allegation
El-Rufai’s lawyers seek a public retraction, apology and a proposed N10 billion settlement, saying the broadcast made unproven allegations about killings and bandit payments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demanding ₦10 billion in compensation, 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, not support for criminal activity.
- With a seven-day deadline set for substantive response, the former governor reserves the right to institute defamation proceedings if the Minister fails to satisfy demands by September 14.
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ABUJA — FORMER Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has demanded N10 billion compensation and a public apology from the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), over alleged defamatory statements made against him during a television programme. El-Rufai’s demand was contained in a letter before action dated Monday, September 7, 2026, issued by his lawyers, […]
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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…
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