The war between National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu and Naja’atu Muhammad has taken a fresh dimension.

Naja’atu says that she would not retract her statement or issue an apology to Nuhu Ribadu as demanded by him.

In a video posted on social media, Muhammad said she stands by her earlier comments that Ribadu once reprimanded President Bola Tinubu; George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF); and Orji Kalu, senator representing Abia north.

She said during Ribadu’s stint as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), he accused Tinubu who was governor of Lagos at the time, of corruption.

She added that Ribadu is now serving in a government led by people he once upbraided.

Ribadu through a letter from Ahmed Raji, his lawyer, requested a public apology and retraction from Muhammad over the remarks.

In the video, Naja’atu said she would not be intimidated by Ribadu and told him to approach the court as he has threatened to do.

She added: “There is no retreat, no surrender, and no apology to Nuhu Ribadu. I’m speaking in response to the recent threat and intimidation by Ribadu using his attack dogs and lawyer.”

“Regarding my statement that the chairman of EFCC had publicly accused the then governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu of being ‘a corrupt government official who will not escape justice’.”

“While I acknowledge that Nuhu Ribadu might have forgotten or chosen to retract his comments for the past, I stand by my statement and do not believe an apology is warranted. Apology to whom exactly?”

“My words accurately reflect my views on the matter based on what is already in the public domain. I don’t believe that an apology or retraction is necessary. I would not compromise my position to appease Ribadu and his attack dogs.”