What You Need To Know About Pastor Tobi Adegboyega

The popular Nigerian-born pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, is making headlines after losing his case at the immigration tribunal, leading to a deportation order from the British government.

CityNews earlier reported that an immigration tribunal ruled that Tobi Adegboyega, 44, cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, will be deported to Nigeria following allegations of financial misconduct linked to his church, SPAC Nation.

Investigations into his church activities revealed allegations of financial misconduct.

Despite his appeal citing family ties under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), the tribunal ruled for his deportation.

Here are 18 key facts about Pastor Tobi:

1. Date of Birth: Tobi Adegboyega was born on November 11, 1980.
2. Nationality: He is a Nigerian pastor with Yoruba roots.
3. Church Leadership: He founded the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), later rebranded as NXTION Family, in London.
4. Move to the UK: Adegboyega relocated from Lagos, Nigeria, to London in 2005.
5. Early Life in London: Initially, he shared a room with his cousin, actor John Boyega, and worked as a kitchen porter.
6. Church Beginnings: SPAC Nation started in 2008 with just three members in Croydon, South London.
7. Unique Practices: He encouraged individuals, including former criminals, to surrender weapons during church services, a controversial initiative.
8. Leadership Transition: In May 2020, Adegboyega stepped down as Lead Pastor and handed leadership to Samuel Akokhia.
9. Church Closure: The UK government ordered SPAC Nation to close in June 2022 due to financial irregularities and lack of transparency.
10. Media Scrutiny: A BBC Panorama investigation accused Adegboyega and church leaders of financially exploiting members and revealed his extravagant financial demands.
11. Allegations of Misconduct: A church member, Nino, alleged that Adegboyega requested £20,000 from him, claiming it was needed for an investment. Although the church denied the accusations, Adegboyega refused to grant an interview to Panorama.