Guy Murray-Bruce, president of Silverbird Group and organiser of Miss Universe Nigeria, says Chidimma Adetshina received no special treatment and underwent the same rigorous screening process as all other contestants.
Earlier, it was reported that Adetshina accepted an invitation to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant this August after withdrawing from the Miss South Africa pageant amid several controversies.
While the Miss Universe Nigeria’s invitation is commendable, there have been growing concerns around fairness due to the 23-year-old’s new-found fame vis-à-vis the fate of the already qualified contestants.
Despite the public sympathy and Adetshina’s intimidating fanbase, the organisers insist she will be treated like any other contestant.
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