Nigerian Pastor Loses Deportation Appeal After Church Fraud Scandal
A Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has lost his fight against deportation following the shutdown of his church over alleged fraud totaling £1.87 million. The immigration tribunal ruled that Adegboyega, 44, should return to Nigeria despite his claims that deportation would infringe upon his human rights, particularly his right to family life after marrying a British citizen. Adegboyega was the head of SPAC Nation, a controversial church criticized for its lack of financial transparency and accountability. Investigations, including those by The Telegraph, revealed significant misuse of funds, leading to the church's closure. In his defense, Adegboyega's legal team described him as a "charismatic" leader who had positively impacted many young people in London's black communities. They argued that his work had received praise from notable figures, including politicians and police officials, although no formal testimonies were presented in court.
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