I have been unfairly treated and targeted – Chidimma Adetshina decries unfair treatment in deportation bid (video)

I have been unfairly treated and targeted – Chidimma Adetshina decries unfair treatment in deportation bid (video)

Former miss South Africa contestant and miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner, Chidimma Adetshina, said she has been dealt with unfairly and focused in South Africa, following the postponement of her felony case difficult her capability deportation and detention.

speakme to journalists on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 after the Cape town regional court docket postponed the case, she reminded the general public that she was born in the united states.

the former splendor queen stated she remained confident in the South African judicial machine and might preserve to pursue the matter thru legal channels.

“firstly, I would really like to mention that i am grateful that I yet again had been able to get an opportunity to have my trust in our courts, and that i remind everybody that i used to be born in South Africa,” she stated.

“i’ve applied thru the proper criminal channels to have my fame and citizenship determined. I trust that i’ve been dealt with unfairly and focused and there was an try and make me an example, however my message isn’t always going to be one out of anger.

“South Africa is authorities with the aid of the guideline of regulation and we must not permit xenophobia and misinformation to determine how human beings are going to be dealt with.

“We must all be guided via the spirit of Ubuntu. for the duration of this ordeal, i have availed myself thru all appropriate legal aid and i will keep to recognize and abide with the aid of every method.”

The Cape metropolis regional courtroom ruled that it cannot make a selection to verify her detention pending the case on the Western Cape excessive court.

the problem has been postponed to February 2027.