Obi also noted that Chidimma demonstrated resilience, perseverance and dedication during beauty contest
By Kehinde Okeowo
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Monday praised Nigeria’s representative at the just concluded 73rd Miss Universe pageant, Chidimma Adetshina, after emerging as the first runner-up in the competition.
He commended the beauty queen via a message he shared on his X page after the event.
According to the former Anambra state Governor, Chidimma demonstrated resilience, perseverance, and dedication during the beauty contest.
He also said she held on to faith, hope, and her determination to rise to the top through her struggles and very challenging times.
He further noted that her decision to compete against over 120 contestants from around the world and secure the first runner-up position is a giant stride Nigerians are proud of.
ALSO READ: Ogebe tears into Trump, says his appointees deconstructing America as lunatics run an asylum
BREAKING: Sit-at-home: Five feared killed as gunmen run riot in Anambra
Speaking via his verified social media handle, Obi tweeted, “I followed with keen attention, the journey of our Nigerian beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, and her rise to stardom. I can only describe her journey as a demonstration of resilience, perseverance, and dedication.
“Through her struggles and the very challenging times, she held on to faith, hope, and her determination to rise to the top. And today, she has emerged victorious.
“She may not have received the 2024 Miss Universe crown, but competing against over 120 contestants from around the world and securing the first runner-up position in the competition and first position in Africa is a giant stride of which we are proud.
“I sincerely congratulate her for believing in herself and our nation. And to all those who contributed to her success today, your hard work has indeed paid off.”
