Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega is set to be deported from the United Kingdom following allegations of fraud involving his church funds.
The decision came after an immigration tribunal dismissed his appeal against deportation, citing his lack of legal residency since 2005.
His church, SPAC Nation, known for targeting young people in London, was shut down after authorities uncovered financial mismanagement exceeding £1.87 million.
Despite Adegboyega’s claims that he played a pivotal role in uplifting vulnerable communities, the tribunal found his evidence exaggerated and inconsistent.
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Allegations against SPAC Nation included reports of coercion, where members were encouraged to take drastic measures like selling blood or committing fraud to fund the church.
Adegboyega’s defence argued that his absence would harm community projects, but the court ruled otherwise, stating the initiatives could continue without him.
Adegboyega, a cousin of actor John Boyega, had also invoked his marriage to a British citizen and the European Convention on Human Rights to oppose deportation.
However, the tribunal concluded that his relationships and activities in the UK were established unlawfully, making the deportation both legal and justified.
This decision marks the end of a prolonged legal battle, reaffirming the UK Home Office’s stance on addressing immigration violations and financial misconduct.
