PRESIDENCY SAYS THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT FOOTING THE BILLS FOR ZAHRA BUHARI'S WEDDING

PRESIDENCY SAYS THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT FOOTING THE BILLS FOR ZAHRA BUHARI'S WEDDING

All the wedding expenses would be paid for by the family and personal aides.

President Buhari is not using any money in the coffers of the federal government to pay for his daughter’s wedding which will hold today.

The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, stated on his Facebook page on Thursday that all the wedding expenses would be paid for by the family and personal aides.

He posted this message on his wall:

‘Zahra Muhammadu Buhari’s wedding to Ahmed Mohammed Indimi starting today is a celebrity event to savour 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 and dinner for the women who must have come from far and near and the bride heads to her husband!

‘In a twist from what was a norm among past leaders, 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 Fatiha will be held today at the National Mosque, Abuja, while the reception will be held at the Presidential Banquet Hall.