Apologise or face court action - El-Rufai issues warning to Defence Minister Musa

Author: Vanessa OnahPublished on: September 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

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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 Defence Minister General Christopher Musa over alleged defamatory remarks made during a recent television interview. In a letter dated September 7, 2026, El-Rufai demanded an immediate retraction and an unreserved apology. His lawyers described the statements as defamatory and gave the minister 24 hours to acknowledge receipt and seven days to respond to the demands.

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