Ghana has joined the list of countries that have past beauty queens owning or organizing some of their most cherished beauty contests, as Miss Ghana 2004, Maryam Inna Patty takes over the management and organization of the Miss Ghana Beauty Pageant from Media Whiz Kids.

The announcement was made formally at a press conference at the Golden Tuliip Hotel in Accra, Monday morning.  Maryam Inna Patty, CEO of Exclusive Events Ghana, the new organizers of the pageant commented that it was a dream come true for her and she is honoured for the unique opportunity to contribute her company’s ideas and experiences to the prestigious Miss Ghana brand.

Without giving away too much on the changes and format that the new Miss Ghana would assume in 2012, Inna said Ghanaians should look out for something fresh, glamorous and Ghanaian; assuring that the winner will be for Ghana, and chosen by Ghana.  She also addressed among other things, the issue about sponsorship which according to previous media reports was responsible for the cancellation of the 2011 edition of Miss Ghana.

“To all stakeholders of this national pageant, especially our past and future sponsors, we urge you to join in this mutually beneficial partnership. To all Ghanaians, we would ask that you encourage your beautiful daughters, sisters, friends, granddaughters to participate, for without your support we cannot find that exceptionally beautiful lady with a purpose.”

Reginald Laryea, Chairman of Media Wiz Kid also assured the press of his confidence in the capabilities of Inna and her team of young minds at Exclusive Events Ghana. He added that he believes the new team will bring in the youthful ideas needed to revive and sustain the cherished Ghanaian beauty pageant.  He also explained that Media Wizkid had sold the franchise completely to Exclusive Events Ghana and that it wasn’t a lease like it did with Sparrow Productions previously.

Miss Ghana 2012 will be launched in February 2012.