The history behind why the people of the Volta Region are proudly called “Number 9” may soon fade away if urgent steps are not taken to preserve the legacy of the woman behind the name.
Monica Amekoafia, Ghana’s first-ever Miss Ghana, crowned in 1957, made history when she represented the Volta Region as contestant number 9.
That number later became an iconic identity for the people of the region, symbolising pride, excellence, and a historic moment in Ghana’s story.
However, concerns are growing over the reported neglect of her final resting place.
Many believe her tomb deserves restoration and should be preserved as a national heritage and tourism site.
Some say the site could become a place where Miss Ghana contestants, winners, and the public pay tribute to the pioneer who paved the way for generations of Ghanaian beauty queens.
Preserving Monica Amekoafia’s tomb is not only about honouring one woman it is about protecting the story behind “Number 9” and ensuring that a significant part of Ghana’s cultural history is not lost.
