Aderonke Apata was accused of lying about her sexuality and trying to manipulate system
A Nigerian lesbian who has fought for 13 years to stay in Britain has won asylum because of her sexuality.
Aderonke Apata, 50, said being gay meant she could be killed if deported back home.
The LGBT activist said that if she was sent back to Nigeria she would be killed
But she was accused of trying to “hoodwink the system” to stay here in 2015 by a barrister acting for then Home Secretary Theresa May.
Activist Ms Apata, who recently won an Attitude gay magazine award for campaigning work, said: “The treatment for people coming to claim asylum here is horrible. I have been accused of lying about my sexuality.”
Her current asylum permit lasts for five years and then she can apply for permanent residence.
The Home Office said it remained committed to improving the asylum process for those claiming on the basis of sexual orientation.
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