Legal Disclaimer:
This investigative report is based on testimonies and internal sources within the “Abolish Direct Provision Ireland” (ADPI) group, as well as documents and materials provided to our platform by current and former members. As an independent platform, we publish this information in the interest of transparency and the protection of asylum seekers’ rights. We uphold the legal principle: “innocent until proven guilty”, and grant Mr. Owen Keenth Chance and Ms. Naomi Landman the full right to respond and provide documented evidence to clarify these allegations.
- Right of Reply Offered — No Response Yet
Following our previous report on ADPI’s internal crisis, Asylum Seekers for Justice Ireland officially reached out to the chairperson, Owen Keenth Chance, giving him the full opportunity to provide an official response.
As of the publication of this article, no response has been received.
The right of reply remains open, and any official statement will be published **in full, without alteration.
We stress: if it is confirmed that donations were misused, we will not tolerate exploitation of asylum seekers’ funds.
- New Testimonies From the Algerian Group — Over 500 Members
Sources report that ADPI was largely inactive in public rallies since 2021, until a group of approximately 500 Algerian asylum seekers joined the campaign in 2025.
The Algerian members were invited to participate in ADPI’s efforts to:
- End the Direct Provision system
- Secure amnesty for members
Their participation revitalized ADPI, leading to the first active rally in years. The group provided organizational support, significantly boosting the campaign’s visibility.
- Initial Concerns — Project Mismanagement and Questioning Leadership
After six months of activity, members began raising questions about the management of the project.
One main concern was that Owen publicly posted rally locations on Facebook. According to sources:
- This exposed the events to potential interference by far-right groups
- Politicians had advised keeping numbers low for safety, but numbers were increased publicly, raising questions about whether the goal was activism or increasing donation and membership fee revenue
Members describe these questions as simple and legitimate, yet they were met with accusations of being “rebels” and a “gang” by Owen, leading to internal tension.
- Membership Fees and Donations Sent to Private Accounts
According to testimonies:
- Members were required to pay €20 joining fees, in addition to ongoing donations
- Funds were reportedly not deposited into an official bank account in Ireland
- Instead, donations went to a private Belgian account via Wise, reportedly linked to Owen Keenth Chance
Members have not received financial statements or any formal reporting on how funds were spent.
- Amnesty Project Reduced from 1500 to Under 1000
The official ADPI channels later announced that the Amnesty 2.0 project was reduced from 1,500 members to under 1,000.
Sources say this decision followed internal scrutiny, allegations of donation misuse, and rising concerns among participants.
- Mass Removal of Algerian Members
After raising questions, 95% of the Algerian team were removed from the ADPI group, according to sources.
A screenshot shows Naomi Landman removing active members who asked about legal or financial transparency, despite their ongoing commitment to the campaign.
- Official Background of Leadership
Public records from the UK Companies House show that Owen Keenth Chance:
- Served as director of LFCC GLOBAL (BELFAST) LTD, Northern Ireland (Company NI646494)
- Appointed: 19 June 2017
- Resigned: 12 September 2018
- Nationality: Guyanese
- Country of residence: Ireland
- Status: Company dissolved
Sources say this raises questions about leadership experience, particularly regarding financial and organizational transparency.
- Potential Escalation to Garda Ireland
Several former members have indicated they may file a formal complaint with Garda Ireland to investigate:
- Alleged misuse of donations
- Lack of transparency
- Potential exploitation of asylum seekers
- TDs Request Names Removed from Campaign
Some TDs (members of the Irish Parliament) who initially expressed public support for ADPI’s campaign later requested their names be removed .
9. TDs Request Names Removed from Campaign
Some TDs (members of the Irish Parliament) who initially expressed public support for ADPI’s campaign later requested their names be removed.
They cited concerns over lack of clarity in management and misuse of donations, signaling growing internal and external scrutiny.
Sources say this decision caused alarm among members who had relied on political endorsement for credibility.
10. Rising Concerns of Exploitation of Asylum Seekers
Former members voiced serious concerns that the project may have been used for financial gain, rather than for the stated humanitarian purpose.
They stressed that their involvement was motivated by a genuine desire to improve conditions for those in Direct Provision, and loss of trust arose from missing transparency and unanswered questions.
Right of Reply Remains Open
We reiterate our invitation to:
- Owen Keenth Chance
- Naomi Landman
to provide an official response. Any statement will be published in full.
This platform continues to monitor the situation closely and report on any developments.