Miss SA contestant Chidinma Adetshina withdraws from competition after being accused of fraud and identity theft

Tall beauty queen Chidinma Vanessa Adetshina has withdrawn her participation from the ongoing Miss South Africa pageant after her mother was accused of fraud and identity theft following the findings.

Recall that on August 7, the preliminary results of an investigation into Chidinma Adetshina’s citizenship—controversial because of his nationality—were published by the South African Department of Home Affairs.

The investigation began when some social media users demanded that Ms Adetshina be disqualified from the competition because she is not a South African citizen.

On Monday, August 5, 2024, the Department of Home Affairs announced that one of the candidates, Chidinma Adetshina, had filed a request to verify her citizenship. They also mentioned that the official consent of Adetshina’s mother and Adetshina herself was attached to the request.

Chidinma Adetshina, a Miss SA contestant, may have stolen someone’s identity, according to initial findings released by the Department of Home Affairs.

In light of the citizenship controversy sparked by South African authorities, Chidinma has now been forced to withdraw from the beauty competition.

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He made the remarks in a signed statement shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, even though organizers had confirmed his qualification.

The statement issued by Chidinma read in full; “I would like to start by thanking everyone who has supported me since the beginning of my journey as Miss South Africa. I am grateful for all the love and support that has been shown to me.

“Being a part of the Miss South Africa 2024 competition has been an incredible journey; however, after careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the competition for the safety and well-being of my family and I.

“With the support of the Miss South Africa Organisation, I return home with a heart full of gratitude for this incredible experience.

“I would like to take this opportunity to wish the other finalists the best of luck in the rest of the competition. Whoever wears the crown represents all of us.”

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