Tosin Olugbenga UK immigration criticism highlights taxes, fees and rebukes claims the UK is “colonised by immigrants.”
British-Nigerian citizen and political commentator Tosin Olugbenga has criticised what he describes as a widespread misperception of immigrants in the UK, insisting that his contributions to the country are substantial and lawful.
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In a series of posts on X, Tosin Olugbenga stated that he has paid around £50,000 in visa fees, the Immigration Health Surcharge, and taxes, without accessing public funds or receiving special benefits.
“To remain in this country with my family, I have paid about £50,000 in visa fee, IHS, taxes without any recourse to public funds or any special benefit,” Tosin Olugbenga wrote.
He expressed frustration at being perceived by some members of the public as a “thief” or “colonizer,” attributing the narrative to misinformation spread by UK Home Office policies and political figures such as Nigel Farage.
Tosin Olugbenga also referenced comments by Jim Ratcliffe, the Manchester United owner, who recently claimed that the United Kingdom has been “colonised by immigrants.” Olugbenga strongly rejected the notion, highlighting his lawful residency and contributions.
Tosin Olugbenga emphasised that his annual contributions include income tax at the 40% band, over £1,000 in IHS fees, alongside rent and other living expenses.
“I’m no liability,” he stated, adding that those relying on public benefits pose the real financial burden.
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The posts highlight tensions around immigration perceptions in the UK and underscore the financial and civic contributions of immigrants like Tosin Olugbenga, who challenge misleading narratives circulating in the public sphere.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
