Ibrahim Essandoh has been a Canadian citizen for many years. He is from Ghana, West Africa, and his brother still lives there. Essandoh's kidneys failed two years ago, so he is in need of a transplant. He is unable to work as a welder, and has difficulty supporting his wife and three children. Thankfully, his brother Tom is a perfect match to donate a kidney. He is willing and able to help is brother Ibrahim out. There's only one problem. Canadian officials won't let Tom into Canada.
Embassy officials don't think the Essandoh's are related, according to a Ghana Business News Article. Mr. Essandoh has filed two petitions for his brother. The first was denied and the second is pending. The Embassy has requested DNA testing, which the article states will take about two weeks. DNA testing in Ghana doesn't typically take that long, but there has been some disruptions around Accra lately.
The DNA test can be completed in as little as two weeks, with the assistance of the Embassy. I know this because I've done it. I find it rediculous that the embassy refuses to assist an ailing man, who should be perfrectly healthy once he gets his brother's kidney. This man is a Canadian citizen being treated as a criminal.
According to the article, Embassy officials said once the DNA results come back, there should be no problem granting the visa. I understand there is a need to follow protocol, but I am certain that time is of the essence in this situation. Put a rush on the DNA test.
