Malawi president's attack on Madonna said to be a 'goof'

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Source: The Guardian

Joyce Banda, the president of Malawi, is said to be furious at her public relations staff for making a scathing attack on Madonna without her knowledge or approval.

The press officer concerned has apparently admitted: "Oops, I goofed, the president is mad with me."

The official statement from Malawi's state house that labelled the singer a bully who demands VIP treatment and dishonestly exaggerates her contribution to the country made headlines around the world this week.

But on Friday it emerged that, while many in Malawi are believed to support the sentiments expressed, Banda herself never saw or signed off on the colourful statement. "It looks like she was not consulted on this, nor did the press team realise the implications of their action in picking up a fight with Madonna," said a source close to Sanjika Palace, the presidential residence on the outskirts of the commercial city Blantyre.

Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/apr/12/malawi-president-attack-madonna-goof

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See also "Malawi accuses Madonna of exaggerating humanitarian efforts"

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1. I have a feeling PRSA students will be studying this case for years to come...