The Upper East Region has missed out on the ultimate crown at the 20th edition of Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB), with its representative, Keren Ayinboma Alayine, finishing as third runner-up after securing 8 per cent of the total votes cast.
Ayinboma represented the region in the 2026 Legacy Edition of the pageant, which ended at the National Theatre in Accra on October 18.
Despite her efforts throughout the competition, she placed fifth on the voting chart at the grand finale. Her position improved to fourth when contestants’ performances were combined with their votes, leaving her short of the crown.
The outcome has renewed calls for stronger public support and voting mobilisation for the Upper East Region’s representatives in the annual competition.
While Ayinboma’s final position reflects the combined assessment of performance and votes, her fifth-place finish on the voting chart highlights the role public participation plays in determining the eventual winner.
The result has also drawn comparisons with the region’s representative in the 2025 edition, Asakia Hawawu Hannan, who equally failed to win the crown.
Some social media users have argued that the region needs a more coordinated voting campaign to improve its chances in future editions, particularly as contestants compete for public support alongside their performances on stage.
The outcome raises questions about how effectively regional representatives are supported by their communities during the competition, although the voting figures alone do not establish why public support was limited.
Ayinboma’s finish means the Upper East Region will have to wait for another opportunity to win the coveted title.
The 2026 edition, which was officially launched on August 2, marked the 20th edition of Ghana’s Most Beautiful, a pageant that celebrates the culture, identity and talents of women from across the country.
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