Trump Administration Seeks to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of Two Nigerians Over Alleged Immigration Fraud
- May 11
- 2 min read
The administration of Donald Trump has initiated legal proceedings aimed at revoking the U.S. citizenship of two Nigerian-born men, George Oyakhire and Adeyeye Ariyo Akambi, over allegations linked to immigration fraud and identity misrepresentation.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the cases are part of a broader crackdown targeting foreign-born citizens accused of unlawfully obtaining American citizenship through deception, concealed criminal records, or false documentation.
Federal authorities alleged that 66-year-old George Oyakhire originally entered the United States in 1986 using his real identity but later adopted a different name and birth date to secure temporary resident status. Investigators claimed he subsequently obtained permanent residency and later became a naturalised U.S. citizen in the mid-1990s using the alternate identity.
The Justice Department also accused 65-year-old Adeyeye Ariyo Akambi of concealing a previous deportation from the United States before later obtaining permanent residency and citizenship under a different identity. Officials argued that the alleged omission made him ineligible for naturalisation.
The two Nigerians are among 13 foreign-born U.S. citizens currently facing denaturalisation proceedings. Others listed in the federal actions include individuals accused of offences ranging from terrorism support and war crimes to sexual abuse, espionage, and investment fraud.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said individuals who obtained citizenship through fraud or by hiding criminal histories should not retain the privileges of American citizenship. He added that the administration intends to pursue such cases aggressively as part of wider immigration enforcement measures.
Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate also stated that the Justice Department remains committed to identifying and prosecuting individuals believed to have secured citizenship through false representations or concealed information.
Under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, citizenship acquired through naturalisation can be revoked if authorities establish that it was obtained illegally or through deliberate misrepresentation. Reports indicate that hundreds of foreign-born citizens are currently under review for possible denaturalisation as federal authorities intensify immigration-related investigations.
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