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Thompson MLA’s Petition Reaches House Of Commons

A Thompson man’s quest to get his family into Canada from Nigeria has now garnered national attention, as a petition started by Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle made its way to the floor of the House of Commons in Ottawa.

 

Video of the petition being introduced in the House of Commons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXtd2DT0OSQ

 

Abiodun “Abbey” Ogunbanwo has been in Canada for the past 13 years, and works here in Thompson full-time with the Canadian Mental Health Association in addition to being a pastor.

 

The petition is for the Federal government to keep the ball rolling when it comes to Abbey getting his family here in Canada, something that’s been in progress for years. Ogunbanwo wants his family to come to Canada as quickly as possible, as attacks against Christians in Nigeria are increasing.

 

Ogunbanwo first submitted the application for his wife and two step-children to come to Canada over five years ago. The family has had to go through interviews, DNA tests, and has had to spend large amounts of money on legal fees and travel expenses.

 

The petition, which was spearheaded by Bindle with assistance from Emerson MLA Cliff Graydon and Assiniboia MLA Steven Fletcher, was read in the House of Commons last week by Conservative MP Ted Falk, who represents the southern Manitoba riding of Provoncher.

 

Bindle said that Ogunbanwo brought the situation to his attention after almost a year of trying (without success) to get help from local MP and NDP leadership hopeful Niki Ashton.

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