Social Media Trends: Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Faces Deportation from UK over alleged mismanagement of £1.87 million in funds

Tobi Adegboyega, a Nigerian pastor and cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, has been ordered by a UK immigration tribunal to be deported back to Nigeria. The ruling follows the closure of his controversial church, SPAC Nation, which had been under investigation for the alleged mismanagement of £1.87 million in funds.

Adegboyega, who founded SPAC Nation, faced scrutiny after the church came under investigation for financial misconduct, leading to its eventual closure. The tribunal’s decision to uphold the deportation order comes despite Adegboyega’s claims that such a move would violate his human rights.

UK to deport Tobi Adegboyega over alleged mismanagement of £1.87m church funds pic.twitter.com/PD9DDB6jmd

— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) December 4, 2024

SPAC Nation, once a prominent church within London’s Pentecostal community, had garnered attention not only for its large following but also for its high-profile leadership and significant financial dealings. In addition to the financial mismanagement allegations, there have been reports of manipulation and pressure tactics used to solicit large donations from vulnerable members.

Ngl Davido needlessly associates himself with a lot of fraudulent & questionable characters.

Crazy thing is he doesn’t even need to; he’s statistically top 2 most famous Nigerian artistes & hella rich too.

So why exactly?

— UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) December 4, 2024

Adegboyega’s deportation order marks a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of the church and its leadership. While Adegboyega has contended that his deportation would breach his human rights, the tribunal ruled in favor of the decision, emphasizing the serious nature of the allegations and the closure of his church.

Wait ! Pastor Tobi actually said this ?? A pastor??😭😭pic.twitter.com/GQYLqKYxzq

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) December 4, 2024

The case has attracted widespread attention, with many questioning the role of religious organizations in handling large sums of money and their responsibility to their followers. The controversy surrounding SPAC Nation highlights growing concerns about financial transparency and accountability within certain religious communities.

As the deportation order is set to be carried out, the future of Adegboyega and his church remains uncertain.