Pastor Tobi Adegboyega of SPAC Nation faces deportation from the UK after his visa expired in 2005. Despite his community work, his claims of support from officials were dismissed by the UK tribunal, citing lack of evidence. Adegboyega maintains confidence in his future, despite ongoing allegations.
Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, the founder of SPAC Nation, faces deportation from the UK after the immigration upper tribunal ruled against his appeal. Adegboyega, who arrived in the UK on a visitor’s visa in 2005, overstayed when his visa expired. He later sought to remain in the country on human rights grounds, citing his marriage to a British citizen. However, his request was denied by the Home Office and subsequently rejected by a first-tier tribunal.
Adegboyega then appealed to the upper tribunal, arguing that his church’s community work, including programs to help troubled youth, had garnered support from prominent figures. His lawyer presented evidence of a food bank distributing meals and safe houses for young people. Despite these claims, the upper tribunal dismissed his appeal, stating that his contributions had been “grossly inflated” and lacked proper evidence. The judges also noted that Adegboyega’s assertion that his presence was necessary to combat crime was unsubstantiated.
The tribunal further questioned his extravagant lifestyle, which he defended as a tool to inspire young people. He claimed that his wife financially supported his lavish lifestyle. Meanwhile, Adegboyega remains at the center of controversy regarding alleged misuse of church funds, though he has not faced any criminal charges. Despite the ruling, he expressed confidence in his future, dismissing the deportation as a minor issue and reaffirming his success in the UK.
