I’m 45 years old — Miss Universe Nigeria Mitchel Ihezue clarifies those referring to her age as 26

Mitchel Ihueze, the reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, has addressed the rumours surrounding her alleged marriage to a 54-year-old billionaire with five children from his late wife. Ihueze has spoken out in response to rumours about her age, which has been reported to be 26.

According to recent online reports, the beauty queen is on the verge of marrying her partner, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu. He is the CEO of SNECOU Group Limited and a former lawmaker in Nigeria for the APGA party. He is 54 years old.

Mitchel took to the internet to clear up the confusion about her age, refuting false claims made by tabloids that she was either 26 or 23 years old.

Reacting to a post by a blog that claimed that Mitchel Ihueze is 26-year-old, an X user identified as @Emeneks wrote; “She’s not 26 fgs! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ You people should try and be doing research naa.”

Reacting, another X user known as @SANTUSnkemjika stated; “She may have the 26 as her official age while 38 is her unofficial age. Ladies are good in this. Know this and know peace.”

Reacting to the conversation trailing her age, the Miss Universe responded that she is 45-year-old.

She wrote; “No dear, I’m 45.”

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See reactions below;

youlove_misslo: 26 or 45, whatever the age gap is. Get you a senior citizen and be happy ❤️.

kosisochukwu_omeke: She’s being sarcastic. She’s 27years.

simeon.deligh: Even if she is 26 she no reach to marrry???😏 but damn 45 you all be ageing backwards 😩.

abu_saffy: Maybe she’s being sarcastic? She might not be 26year, but she definitely doesn’t seem 45 either.

eduhandsome: So how is she contesting a pageant crown 👑 with girls under her age? Safe to say the crown was awarded to the highest bidder. That pageant done lost its relevance 😂😂😂😂.

iamsheila_: You people will not leave people’s age alone!! Y y’all so obsessed with another person’s age? Una no get Una own age to worry about?? Colos??Ah ah