Reports indicate escalating tension between Chidimma Adetshina and the Miss Universe Nigeria organizers following her decision to unfollow the pageant’s official Instagram account.
The current titleholder – who also earned the title of Miss Universe runner-up – has announced her absence from the grand finale scheduled for later this month, during which she is set to pass on her crown to her successor.
Chidimma sparked controversy when confirmation came from the South African Department of Home Affairs that her Malawian mother had engaged in identity fraud when registering her birth in the country.
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Reports suggest that the passports and identification documents of both women have been confiscated.
CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA AND MISS UNIVERSE NIGERIA’S RELATIONSHIP SOURS?
<p.Various social media users have noted that Chidimma Adetshina appears to have cut ties with the Miss Universe Nigeria organizers.
This decision seems to follow her exclusion from an upcoming event. According to pageant insiders, she has shown support for contestant Nyekachi Douglas, who alleged that she was told to withdraw due to new eligibility criteria.
Chidimma, the reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, expressed her solidarity by stating: “I STAND WITH YOU! You deserve every opportunity to compete… TELL YOUR STORY”.
In addressing her TikTok followers, Chidimma confirmed her non-attendance at the pageant finale set for August 31 at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.
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BACK IN SOUTH AFRICA
In other news, Chidimma Adetshina has disclosed that she is currently in South Africa, despite the ongoing identity controversy with the Department of Home Affairs.
In February, she publicly shared her experiences in Cape Town, where she has relocated with her family. At that time, her mother, Anabela Runga, faced arrest for breaching the Immigration Act and Identification Act.
Images via Instagram: @chichivanessa
She had been under house arrest, which has since been lifted, yet she is still subject to curfews.
Last year, the Department of Home Affairs announced that their inquiries into Chidimma’s background uncovered that her mother was not a citizen of South Africa and had committed identity fraud while registering her birth.
Due to her mother’s status, both women were faced with the loss of their South African identification documents and travel passports. It is assumed that Chidimma has since acquired her Nigerian identity and travel papers.
