Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, former leader of SPAC Nation, lost the UK deportation appeal. Allegations of financial misconduct and overstaying his visa led to the tribunal's ruling. Claims of human rights violations and community contributions were dismissed as exaggerated, affirming his deportation to Nigeria.
Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, former leader of the controversial SPAC Nation church, has lost his appeal against deportation from the United Kingdom. The 44-year-old pastor faced scrutiny after allegations of financial misconduct and mismanagement of church funds totaling £1.87 million surfaced.
The tribunal dismissed Adegboyega’s argument that deportation would breach his rights under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), particularly his right to a family life, as he is married to a British citizen. His legal team highlighted his community work with SPAC Nation, claiming he had positively impacted hundreds of young lives in London.
However, the court pointed out that the Home Office presented evidence of financial irregularities and a lack of transparency within SPAC Nation, which led to the church’s closure. Allegations included reports that church leaders encouraged vulnerable members to commit fraud, take large loans, and even sell blood to make donations.
Adegboyega’s claims of political motivation behind the allegations and his assertions of being a significant community leader were deemed exaggerated by the tribunal. The court found no credible evidence to support his claims that his projects would collapse in his absence.
The tribunal concluded that his family ties, established while he lived unlawfully in the UK since overstaying his visa in 2005, would endure after his deportation. Adegboyega’s bid for leave to remain was ruled proportionate and lawful, resulting in an order for his removal to Nigeria
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