A former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has declined an invitation to serve as a judge for the upcoming Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant. The event is scheduled to take place on April 4th at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos.

Senator Ben Bruce, the pageant's organizer and a friend and former colleague of Sani in the eighth Senate, made the announcement of Sani's appointment via his official social media handle on Wednesday. Bruce's message read: "Hearty congratulations to my good friend, Shehu Sani, on his appointment as a judge for the Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant, taking place on April 4th at the Federal Palace Hotel. Kindly ensure you arrive on time, 6:00 PM sharp, and come dressed in your finest attire."

However, Sani responded on Thursday through his own social media account on X, expressing his gratitude for the honor but declining the invitation. He cited several reasons for his decision, stating, "My wives will not be happy if I serve as a Judge. I have not been able to pass judgment on the most beautiful between my wives, let alone those I don’t know. I don’t have the knowledge or experience in such events. This is Sallah period, where we spend time with family members and friends. Thank you for the honor and wish them well."

The former lawmaker also apologized for any inconvenience his rejection may have caused Senator Bruce and the other organizers of the Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant.