Miss Cynthia Ugbah, winner of Queen of Trust International 2015, has resigned her position over an alleged claim of sexual harassment by the organizers of the pageant.
“They wanted me to sleep with men for money and then give the money to them to better their own organization (apparently that is how it works). They are rogues, thieves, fake and most of all broke; they need pretty girls to fetch them money,’’ Cynthia said.
In her resignation letter which was made available to news men, Cynthia said that she took the decision to resign after much thought and careful consideration.
“I am convinced that my decision is in our mutual best interest and for the sake of peace. I’m sorry that circumstances at your pageant leave me with no other alternative than to resign but I thank you for whatever support I did receive during my time with your organization.
“I have already returned the crown and all other materials.’’
Cynthia alleged that since her resignation, the organizers have been tarnishing her image on the social media, saying: “I don’t think I did anything wrong in contesting …what I did was to fall into the wrong pageant where everything about them is full of s..i and packaging .
However, a statement from Ms. Onyeka Agu, Deputy National Director, Nigerian Queen Beauty Pageant, organizers of the pageant, said Cynthia was officially dethroned for gross misconduct. “All entitlement including her car will be handed over to the 2015 Runner up who can lead.
“We will be releasing more details shortly; we believe a beauty queen should be an example for others to follow.” [myad]
I do not support this beauty pageant. it is more like immoral show we import from the West.
Congratulation Cynthia. Your courage is highly commendable and a good example. I’m sure, such stories wouldn’t surprise many and are most often than not, true. Protecting your dignity and faith is your main responsibility. If you believ in God, he might have Just tested you and you passed his test, he’ll provide you with lot better life, happiness and material things that the Pageant will ever provide you. A responsible organization should find a better way to resolve such allegation, than relaying on social media to tarnish image of one of theirs that is genuinely aggrieved – that’s not leadership or being responsible. Besides most of these contestants are young and still in school, still need to be protected not destroyed.
Really, thumbs up, you’ve done the right thing and remain consistent. Don’t give in to their blackmails. Seek support from your family and true friends at this time.