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Delta Air Lines recently faced scrutiny after reportedly denying boarding to a US-based Nigerian bishop due to a misplaced green card. The incident involved Bishop Kenneth Obi, affiliated with the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), who was attempting to return to Atlanta from Lagos on March 19, 2025.
According to Vanguard, Bishop Obi had his documents verified by the US embassy in Nigeria, which confirmed his possession of a valid green card. Despite this verification, Delta Air Lines did not permit him to board. The bishop had traveled to Nigeria for a church anniversary and realized he lost his green card before his scheduled return.
Obi explained that he held a Delta Air return ticket for March 19 and discovered the loss of his physical green card on March 12. He reported the loss to police in Imo State and obtained an affidavit from the court as required. With these documents and a copy of his green card on his phone, he proceeded to Lagos for his flight. However, the flight was canceled.
