The Presidency has reacted to speculations circulating in the media as regards the Nigerian government’s funding of the president’s daughter, Zahra Buhari’s wedding to billionaire businessman, Indimi’s son, Ahmed.
Reacting to the speculations, the official Spokesperson to the President, Garba Shehu, in a series of tweets denied the speculations.
He noted that government funds were not used for the wedding preparation, adding that the president even rejected the Federal Government’s offer to foot the wedding food bill.
Garba Shehu wrote: “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!!”