Nigerian Man Who Was Almost Deported From UK Despite Living There for 38 Years Wins Appeal to Stay
- A Nigerian man expressed joy after he won the appeal to remain in the UK after he was almost deported
- 63-year-old Anthony Olubunmi George has lived in the UK for 38 years, beginning from 1986 when he arrived
- George's struggles started when it was discovered that his passport contained a fake stamp used by his immigration lawyer
A Nigerian man is overjoyed that he has finally won the right to remain in the UK and not be deported.
The man was facing deportation despite the fact that he had been living in the UK for almost 40 years.
Source: UGC
According to a report by The Guardian UK, 63-year-old Anthony Olubunmi George arrived in the UK in 1986.
The report says George was 24 when he relocated, but he has faced a lot of challenges, the latest being the threat of deportation which hung over his head.
George was facing deportation after it was discovered that his earlier immigration lawyer used a fake stamp on his passport.
He was reported to the police, but he stated that he didn't know anything about the stamp.
George, who has been homeless, said he has survived only because of the benevolence of his friends.
He said:
“I don’t know how many different sofas I’ve slept on – too many to count. I don’t have my life, living the way I’m living now. My health problems since I had my stroke are my biggest worry. All I’m asking for is some kindness from the Home Office.”
His current lawyer, Naga Kandiah of MTC Solicitors, said George's poor legal representation by his former lawyers caused his problems.
She said:
“My client has been living in limbo for 38 years, with no family, has suffered two strokes and has no family left in Nigeria. His situation is not just because of Home Office policies but also because of poor representation by previous solicitors who failed to uphold professional integrity and ethical standards.”
However, finally, he has escaped deportation and has now been allowed to continue living in the UK.
George said:
“I’m so happy I don’t know what to say. My life has just begun again. Before, I didn’t have hope, but now by God’s grace I can move forward with my life.”
George has suffered from serious health challenges, including a stroke and is now considered disabled.
The judge who ruled on the case said:
“It is unfortunate that the appellant went on to suffer two cardiovascular attacks having refrained from going for health checks."
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Lady shares reason she was deported
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a lady said she was deported from the country where she lived with her parents, and she has shared her experience.
According to the lady who is from Nigeria, she was told that she had to leave the country after she turned 18.
She shared a video on TikTok narrating how she felt when she was asked to leave the country she had lived in for a long time.
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