The assignment to judge the Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant, which is set for April 4, 2025, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, has been turned down by Shehu Sani, a former senator from Kaduna Central.
Sani’s former colleague in the 8th National Assembly, Senator Ben Bruce, who organized the ceremony, was the first to announce Sani’s appointment.
In addition to congratulating his friend on the esteemed job, Bruce announced Sani’s role on Wednesday via his official social media account.
Bruce wrote: “My good friend Shehu Sani has been appointed as a judge for the Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant, which will be held at the Federal Palace Hotel on April 4th. I would like to congratulate him on this appointment.” Please make sure you there promptly at 6:00 PM and wear your best clothes.
On Thursday, however, Sani responded to the news on the social media site 𝕏, graciously declining the invitation.
He expressed his gratitude to Bruce for the honor, but he gave both pragmatic and personal justifications for his choice.
Sani explained in a comical way, “My wives will not be happy if I serve as a judge.” Among my spouses, I have not been able to judge who is the most attractive, much less one I don’t know.
Adding, “I don’t have the knowledge or experience in such events,” Sani went on to say that he lacked the experience and knowledge needed for such gatherings.
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The event’s scheduling aligned with the Sallah season, when he wants to spend time with his loved ones, the former senator added.
During the month of Sallah, we spend time with our loved ones and friends. He said, “I appreciate the honor and wish them well.”
Given the possible trouble his choice would have caused, Sani apologized to Ben Bruce and the pageant’s organizers.
He responded, “I apologize for any inconvenience my rejection may have caused,” and included a kind letter of goodwill for the event’s success.
