Presidency Denies Naomi Campbell’s Claim That She Was Invited By The President For The Launch Of Eko Atlantic

Earlier today, it made the news that British model Naomi Cambell joined President Buhari alongside All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader Bola Tinubu, Lagos governor Akinwunmi Ambode amongst others for the private launch of Eko Atlantic.

The 47-year-old had shared pictures from the private launch herself saying specifically that she was invited by the President and it was a pleasure. She wrote,  “Was a pleasure to be invited by His Excellency The President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari to the private launch of Eko Atlantic. ????????????????????”

This got a lot of wild reactions on Twitter especially, with many asking what business the president has inviting the super model to Nigeria.

The Presidency in a tweet by Buhari’s personal assistant (New Media), Bashir Ahmed have said that Buhari did not invite the supermodel for any event and they only met while he was touring the project and she requested to take pictures.

For the sake of clarity, President @MBuhari didn’t invite Ms. Naomi Campbell to any event during his 2-day visit to Lagos State. They only met at the Eko Atlantic City while Mr. President was touring the project, and she requested to take photos with him.

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) March 30, 2018

Naomi has however edited her previous post on Instagram saying she was invited by the President. It now read, “Was a pleasure to meet His Excellency The President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari to the launch of Eko Atlantic. HERE FOR ARISE FASHION WEEK ????????????????????????????”

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