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Who wears the crown? …as 13 contestants mount stage in 2025 Miss Ghana Beauty Pageant tonight
Thirteen young and vibrant ladies selected across the regions of Ghana will vie for the prestigious 2025 Miss Ghana Beauty Pageant crown as the event is held today at the Avenue Event Center in Accra.
Each contestant will rep¬resent their respective regions as they compete for the prestigious crown.
The contestants have gone through the weekly tasks ahead of the highly anticipated grand finale.
According to the organisers, this year’s winner will not only represent Ghana on the global stage at Miss World but also lead charitable initiatives under the Miss Ghana Foundation, focusing on support¬ing vulnerable communities.
Below are briefs about the contestants.
Deborah Fidelia Naa Ayeley
Deborah Fidelia Naa Ayeley, is a 25- year old Christian and hails from the Greater Accra Region. She loves watching movies, reading, listening to music and volunteering.
Nana Adjoa Enninful
Nana Adjoa is an 18-year old lady shaped by the values and culture of her hometown, Winneba in the Central Region. My hobbies include playing basketball, engaging in arts and listening to music.
These activities do not only provide entertainment but also contribute to her
Nutornutsi Priscilla Megblemdio
Nutornutsi Priscilla Megblemdio is a 22-year old from Tadzewu in the Volta Region of Ghana.
She is a proud fashion designer and a model who loves cooking, listening to music and watching movies. She finds passion in team work and always learns something new.
Priscilla Ayeley Kwablah
Priscilla Ayeley Kwablah 23, is a Christian
who loves reading and listening to
music representing the Western North
Region of Ghana.
She believes every lady should be
determined and have the zeal to attain
every height in life.
Stella Afua Sakaa Sak
Stella Afua Sakaa Sak is a graduate of the University of Education, Winneba. She is representing the Western Region proudly.
She is a teacher by profession and an entrepreneur who loves to model and paint in her free time.
Thelma Dzifa Sallah
Thelma is a 22-year old spoken word artist
and a student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
She hails from the Upper West Region of Ghana.
Her hobbies are reading and writing and
listening to good music.
The Miss Ghana project has always been a
dream she harboured since she was a little
girl but growing up, she realised it is not
just about the crown, the glitter and the
sash.
She now sees the crown as a symbol of
change in the lives of not only the ladies
participating but also a change in the lives
of the marginalised group of people in the
country.
Theresa Weyerane Adiali
Theresa Weyerane Adiali, 28, is a journalist with the Media Foundation for West Africa as an Investigative Journalism Fellow with a background in communication, and a passion for impactful storytelling.
Theresa has been a force in driving change for the marginalised communities
through humanitarian work with
UNICEF Ghana, and as a radio and TV news broadcaster.
Theresa envisions Miss Ghana as a platform to empower rural women and children in climate displaced communities in Ghana.
Angelina Elikplim Quason-Coffie
Angelina Elikplim Quason-Coffie is a final year student Physician Assistant.
Crocheting and reading are the hobbies she enjoy. Combining beauty, intellect and a deep commitment to societal impact, she aims to use the platform to advocate better
healthcare and welfare of aged men and women.
Her project focuses on improving access to quality healthcare while providing essential support and care for the elderly in communities.
Emmanuella Kudjordji
Emmanuella Kudjordji is a 24-year old professional teacher and a model from Denu in the Volta Region of Ghana.
She loves to promote girls education hence, her project titled, ‘Empowering girls, empowering the nation.’
She loves to model, listen to music and dance.
Jutta Ama Pokuah Addo
Jutta Ama Pokuah Addo is a 20-yearold
Christian from the Central Region
who loves golf and painting.
She is a dual student at the University
of Professional Studies, Accra and Wisconsin International University.
She sees herself as a young woman
with a bold spirit with a bright future
ahead of her.
Maud-Gail Cindy Nuworgah
Maud-Gail Cindy Nuworgah is a proud Voltarian and recently graduated from the University of Cape Coast, where she developed
a strong foundation in her chosen field of study.
Driven by a passion for self-improvement and community impact, she aims to use her
skills and experiences to contribute positively to society.
She values hard work, resilience, and cultural pride, to shape her outlook on life and aspirations.
Oduro Maud Anti
Oduro Maud Anti is honoured to represent the Ashanti Region as a delegate for Miss Ghana 2025.
She is a 22-year-old student of the Krobo Girls’ Senior High School who progressed to read Bsc. Information Technology at the
University of Ghana.
She is passionate about mental health awareness and girls’ education and aspires to inspire young girls to dream big and
pursue their goals with determination. She is driven by Ghana’s rich culture and resilience.
Melissa Mintah
Melissa Mintah is a 26 years old graduate from the Central University. She is an ambitious young woman pursuing a dream to become a lawyer.
With a passion for justice and a heart for advocacy, she balances her rigorous studies in law with grace and poise on the pageant stage.
Her dedication to education is matched by a commitment to empower others, using the platform to promote important social causes and ending poverty.
In addition to her academic and pageant
pursuits, she loves to cook and find
joy in creating delicious meals for family
and friends.
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Education Minister announces approval of RISE
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has announced the approval of the project Revitalising Institutions for Scales Enhancement (RISE) by the Italian government with a grant of 5million Euro to support Technical Vocational Education Training(TVET).
He was optimistic that investment in technical and vocational education was the surest way to reduce youth unemployment.
He charged the Director General for Ghana TVET, Eng. Dr Eric Kofi Adzroe to work with the policy planning directorate of the ministry to rebrand TVET sectors to position them as entrepreneurs.
“We to help produce entrepreneurs who can create their own jobs and not rely on government”, the minister emphasised.
Mr.Iddrisu stated that the TVET training centre will be one of the beneficiaries of the grant which will be implemented by the Ministry through the Commission for TVET (CTVET).
The chairperson, Mr Sebastian Fred Deh, commended the minster for his hard work and assured him that the council will provide a strategic direction to deliver on its mandate.
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Trial of Charles Bissue to Commence on July 2
The High Court has set July 2, 2025 for the commencement of the trial in the case of Republic v. Charles Bissue.
At a Case Management Conference, the prosecution informed the court that it had filed all disclosures on 28 May 2025.
Two witness statements have also been submitted, one with five exhibits and another with 12 exhibits.
In addition, the prosecution disclosed 63 other documents. Lawyers for the accused requested the original copies of these documents, confirming they had already been provided.
The court outlined a schedule for the prosecution’s witnesses to appear on July 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 22, and 23.
The case was accordingly adjourned to July 2, for the trial to begin.
