Shortly after thousands of them signed a petition demanding Chidimma be removed from the competition, the young lady announced her withdrawal.
On her official Instagram page, Chidimma released a statement acknowledging the support from her fans and her fear for her and her family’s safety.
According to the ex-Miss SA finalist, she decided to withdraw from the pageant after careful consideration. While noting that it was a difficult decision for her, she needed to consider the well-being and safety of her family.
However, Chidimma noted that she was grateful for her amazing experience and also wished her fellow finalists well.