Iain Stewart, Conservative Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes South and Deputy Chairman of LGBTory, the Conservative LGBT group, yesterday intervened in the case of Hope Nwachukwu, a 33 years old gay Nigerian based in Milton Keynes who was due to be deported to Nigeria last night.
Upon receiving many representations that Hope would face persecution on the grounds of his sexuality if he was returned to Nigeria, Iain asked the Home Office Ministers to intervene and postpone last night’s deportation while further investigation into the case could take place.
The deportation has now been postponed and the Home Office will consider his case further.
Speaking yesterday, Iain said, “I was made aware of Hope’s case this afternoon and was concerned about the reports that he would face severe persecution if returned to Nigeria. While I am not in possession of the full details of his case, I am pleased that his immediate deportation has been halted and that the Home Office will make further enquiries. I will continue to keep an interest in this matter to ensure that Hope is given a fair hearing and that concerns about persecution are fully investigated.”