Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of deepening divisions and insecurity in Kaduna during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Musa claimed El-Rufai's policies split the state, stating, "If you are from the south, you cannot go to the north to live." The remarks triggered mixed reactions online and among public figures.
Teacher Nura Bako Zango argued that communal and religious conflicts in Kaduna predated El-Rufai's administration, citing the 1992 Zangon Kataf crisis and 2011 post-election violence as evidence. Abdulmatin Muhammed Jibril challenged Musa on Facebook to provide proof of his allegations and questioned what actions the general took at the time to protect citizens. Ibrahim Idris Muazzam described the comments as unfortunate, maintaining that El-Rufai governed without bias. Sani Ahmed also rejected the claims, noting that ethnic and religious tensions existed in Kaduna long before El-Rufai became governor.
No official response from El-Rufai was reported, and Musa did not present documented evidence during the interview. The discussion remains ongoing on social media platforms.
Musa made serious allegations against a political figure without offering verifiable proof during the interview. When public officials level accusations, the expectation is that evidence will follow to support the claim.
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