Senator Ben Murray Bruce took to social media to announce that Senator Shehu Sani has been appointed as one of the judges for the upcoming Miss World Beauty Pageant, which starts on April 12th, 2025.

Senator Ben, the founder of Silverbird, congratulated Senator Shehu Sani with a light-hearted remark about hoping Sani would arrive early and dressed in his best attire on that day.

However, the announcement has left many Nigerians puzzled as to why a Nigerian politician like Shehu Sani would be appointed to judge a female fashion pageant. Some have pointed out that his religious beliefs may contradict the expectations associated with such an event.

Hearty congratulations to my good friend, Shehu Sani, @ShehuSani, on his appointment as a judge for the Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant, taking place on April 4th, 2025, at the Federal Palace Hotel. Kindly ensure you arrive on time; 6:00 PM sharp. And come dressed in your… pic.twitter.com/e1fprv6L4C

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) April 2, 2025