Spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has
insisted that his principal is not using government’s money for his daughter’s
wedding.
One of Buhari’s daughters, Zahra, is set to tie the nuptial
knots with Ahmed Indimi, who is the son of oil magnate, Mohammed Indimi.
There were reports that the marriage between Zahra and
Ahmed had been postponed, due to the buzz in the media.
President Buhari was reportedly not happy
with the attention it was getting, as well as the alleged delivery
of customized boxes worth around N47million.
Garba has now made it clear that Buhari will be footing every
bill at the event.
He posted on his Twitter feed: “Zahra Muhammadu Buhari’s wedding
to Ahmed Mohammed Indimi starting today is a celebrity event to savor any day.
“Much as the family wants to make their daughter happy they,
however, will not make it a royal wedding.
“The President’s family is trying hard to keep it as simple as
possible.
“Wedding Lalle, Fatiha, lunch event for the men & dinner for
the women who must have come from far and near & the bride heads to her
husband!
“In a rare twist, the President asked to be given the bill for
the food at the banquet. Government, he said, has no business paying for that.
“This should be treated as private. His family and personal
aides put the money together to foot the bill.
“No government money in invitation cards, souvenirs or Aso-Ebi.
That’s essential Buhari for you!!”
The wedding is billed for December 16 at the National Mosque in Abuja
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