Michael could be imprisoned for his sexuality
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PAOV — Michael fled Nigeria (where homosexuality is illegal) because of the risk of death or 14 years imprisonment for his sexuality. He arrived in Canada in 2018 and applied for refugee asylum. His application was denied, and all appeal options have been exhausted. Michael faces deportation within 10 days. He will be forced onto a plane despite the fact that he also has an embolism in his lungs, which could be fatal. Michael has made vital contributions to his community in Canada, working as a Personal Support Working during the pandemic, and volunteering at a food bank. Sign now to help stop Michael’s deportation.
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His story
Mr. Michael Taiwo Adeyemi is a refugee claimant that fled from persecution that almost took his life in Nigeria to seek asylum. He arrived in Canada on May 29, 2018, to seek refugee asylum. He applied for refuge protection which was denied, he appealed the decision, and his application was again rejected. Pursuant to the denial, Mr. Michael Taiwo Adeyemi applied for Permanent Residency (PR) under Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds, and likewise, his application was denied.
He was issued a deportation order on May 14, 2022. While being transported to Montreal Airport for removal, Mr. Adeyemi experienced a medical episode at the boarding time, resulting in the removal’s cancellation. His medical report indicated that he was suffering from an "embolism" in his lungs. To enable him to receive appropriate healthcare, he applied for a deferral of removal request. However, he is presently in the custody of the CBSA, facing deportation on October 14, 2022.
His Voluntary Contributions
Despite his health conditions, Mr. Michael Adeyemi is a hardworking individual and has contributed immensely to community development during his stay in Canada. During the Covid 19 pandemic, he worked as a personal support worker (PSW) in the community, private homes and group homes. He also volunteered in a food bank to provide food. He helped deliver food to individuals, especially the sick, during the pandemic. He has also contributed towards ameliorating the plight of single mothers regarding transportation by providing free rides to single mothers to doctor’s appointments and helping pick up groceries. He also helps to relocate many families for free within the city with his van and other transportation assistance as needed.
Ground for Mr. Michael Adeyemi’s application to stay in Canada
It is imperative in good conscience that Mr. Michael Adeyemi’s application to stay in Canada be granted for these vital reasons:
· Sexual Orientation: On arrival to Nigerian, if deported, he is bound to face charges based on his sexual orientation as a person who has identified himself as being homosexual, which is against the law of Nigeria. One of the reason he fled Nigeria in the first place was that he would risk being sentenced to at least 14 years in prison. He might, at the worst, be mobbed and stoned by Muslim extremists in Nigeria.
· Medication condition (embolism): Mr. Michael Adeyemi was diagnosed with an embolism in his lungs. His deportation to Nigeria may be fatal because of the lack of adequate health care provisions. These are unavailable or expensive when available. In addition, Mr. Michael Adeyemi’s mental instability will inhibit him from receiving the necessary care he will require in Nigeria. Mental instability is a big stigma in Nigeria, and this puts his life in further jeopardy.
This petition is presented to appeal in good conscience on behalf of Mr. Taiwo Michael Adeyemi that his deportation order is restrained on humanitarian grounds, of which Canada is reputable. It will give him the opportunity to stay safe and alive from sexual orientation persecution by the government of Nigeria and members of the community and attend to his health situation adequately. His sexual orientation is grounds for being accepted as a conventional refugee by Canada. Being repatriated to Nigeria will lead to his persecution and imprisonment according to Nigerian law.
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