Photos of Nigeria’s first lady wearing an expensive watch led some Nigerians to ask whether they undermine President Buhari’s “man of the people” image.
In March, Muhammadu Buhari was elected as Nigeria’s new president after a campaign which took a strong anti-corruption stance. Buhari underlined his humble credentials by raising money from ordinary voters. He even had to stretch his finances to pay the fee to register as a candidate.
This image was diluted somewhat when his wife, Aisha Buhari, was pictured wearing an expensive-looking watch ather husband’s inauguration last weekand these images were shared on theInstagram account of the photographer George Okoro.
Nigerian press described it as a Cartier Baignoire Folle 18-carat white gold diamond timepiece that was estimated to cost around $50,000 – more than £30,000 or about 10m Nigerian naira. Others, however, pointed out that knockoff versions are available for as little as $100.
Oh my God,so anyone who wears something good is in trouble? Have we sunk so low, petty and become so materialist? People, I saw a beautiful lady, a real pleasure to look at, not her darn watch. Like someone said so what, was it bought with our money? Abeg make we focus on important issues and not go looking for trouble. Madam First Lady, pardon us, we shall soon shift our attention to someone else.
Please people shud just get busy wth their lives n leave ds woman alone,she bought d watch wth her hard earned money.Has she bn reportedly accussed of stolen funds?C’mon nigerians
This is some1 that the husband said he took loan from bank to get the nomination form. All is well with my country and we all.
Why are some people so specialize in making issues with everything they see? I hope the writer do not mean to tell us that the watch was bought with our money. Pls let be serious for once and comment on serious issues that will add values to our well-being.