Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Deported to Nigeria? Key things to know

Tobi Adegboyega, a UK based Nigerian pastor, is faced with deportation from the British government over alleged £1.87 million fund misappropriation.

He is the founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC) Nation church and brother of popular actor John Boyega. His deportation is the culmination of series of controversies and legal battles that has tarnished his image and led to the shut down of his church by the UK authorities.

Series of serious allegations that faced Tobi Adegboyega includes:

Allegation of financial mismanagement

According to the Telegraph, Pastor Adegboyega’s appeal was rejected due to financial misconduct within his church. The Tribunal argued that he failed to properly account for about E£1.87 million transaction as his dealings were not transparent.

Cult like practices and Selling of blood testified by former members of the church. The members said he encouraged the church to get money by any means which impoverished the members but enriched him. Some even sold their blood to meet his financial teaching standard and several other manipulative means.

Punch Online reports that the UK government has shut down the SPAC Nation Church after Pastor Tobi failed to provide transparent evidence of his grounds in his appeal.

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Below are Tobi Adegboyega’s appeal points which failed in the Tribunal:

• Lack of criminal records: According to his lawyer, no criminal charge has been leveled against him before.

• He claimed that the allegations against him and the church were politically motivated and baseless.

• He maintained that his deportation would violate his human rights under the European Convention on Human Rights as he is married to a British woman.

• He argued for the contribution he has made personally and through SPAC Nation’s community work, arguing that his deportation would negatively impact these efforts.

However, the Immigration Tribunal rejected his appeal, finding this arguments incredible and that his deportation would not violate his human rights. The tribunal emphasized the serious nature of the allegations against him. They also highlighted the potential harm he could cause if allowed to remain in the UK.

The case has also raised broader questions about the regulation of religious organizations and the accountability of religious leaders.
While some individuals have expressed sympathy for his situation, others have condemned his actions and supported the decision to deport him.