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Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has congratulated Chidimma Adetshina for finishing as the first runner-up at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico.

Adetshina was also crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania as the highest-ranked African Contestant of 2024.

Her triumph at the global event comes after she faced xenophobic abuse and trolling when she competed for Miss South Africa, where she was born.

Obi lauded the Enugu-born for her feats at the global event, noting that her journey reflect the typical Nigerian resilience.

His words: “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.

“In these very challenging times in our nation, she stands as a symbol of hope, especially to our youths facing different kinds of challenges, in their journey to greatness – Never give up, no matter how hard the journey, success lies ahead.”