From Lagos To London: 18 Things To Know About Pastor Tobi

The well-known Nigerian-born pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has been ordered by the British government to leave the country after losing his immigration tribunal case.

The tribunal ruled for his deportation due to allegations of financial misconduct connected to his church, SPAC Nation. Investigations into the church brought up accusations of irregular financial dealings.

Adegboyega had appealed the decision, citing his family connections and rights under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR). However, the tribunal dismissed his claims and upheld the deportation order.

Here are 18 key details about Tobi Adegboyega:

1. Date of Birth: He was born on November 11, 1980.

2. Nationality: Adegboyega is a Nigerian pastor of Yoruba descent.

3. Church Leadership: He founded SPAC Nation, later rebranded as NXTION Family, in London.

4. Relocation to the UK: He moved from Lagos, Nigeria, to London in 2005.

5. Early Days in London: He initially shared a room with his cousin, actor John Boyega, and worked as a kitchen porter.

6. Church Beginnings: SPAC Nation started with just three members in Croydon, South London, in 2008.

7. Unusual Initiatives: Adegboyega encouraged people, including ex-criminals, to hand over weapons during church services, a controversial approach.

8. Leadership Change: In May 2020, he stepped down as the church’s leader, passing the role to Samuel Akokhia.

9. Church Shutdown: The UK government shut down SPAC Nation in June 2022 due to financial issues and lack of transparency.

10. Media Criticism: A BBC investigation alleged financial exploitation by Adegboyega and church leaders and criticized his extravagant financial habits.

11. Member Allegations: A church member, Nino, accused him of requesting £20,000 for an investment. While the church denied this, Adegboyega declined to speak to the BBC on the matter.

12. Controversial Remarks: In a leaked video, Adegboyega stated it wasn’t “a big deal” for church members to contribute £1,000 monthly and claimed he needed to earn £1 million monthly.

13. Parliamentary Scrutiny: In 2020, MP Steve Reed accused SPAC Nation of fraud, but no criminal investigation followed.

14. Youth Exploitation Claims: In 2019, the church faced accusations of pressuring young members to sell blood for money.

15. Abuse Allegations: The church was also accused of domestic and sexual abuse.

16. Lavish Lifestyle: Adegboyega lives in a £2.5 million mansion in Surrey, reflecting his luxurious lifestyle.

17. Marriage: In 2020, he shared that he had been married to a British woman for eight years, a detail he mentioned in his deportation appeal.

18. Mixed Legacy: Despite attracting many followers, Adegboyega’s practices and leadership have sparked significant controversy.

This deportation case continues to draw attention, reflecting on the complex legacy of Adegboyega and his church activities in the UK.

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