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/
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has demanded a staggering N10 billion in compensation from Defence Minister General Christopher Musa for making defamatory statements about El-Rufai during a television interview. The legal action, filed on September 7, 2026, was based on allegations made by Musa on Channels Television's Politics Today programme on September 3, 2026.
Musa accused El-Rufai of planning killings, paying bandits, and demolishing houses, among other claims. El-Rufai's lawyers argue the statements were false and defamatory, portraying their client as a criminal, murderer, and sponsor of banditry. They demanded that Musa retract and apologize publicly for the allegations and seek the N10 billion compensation for reputational damage.
The lawyers also requested that Musa verify every allegation and provide proof before making such claims.
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