Tobi Adegboyega, the founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), has responded to the court’s ruling on his deportation, stating that he has overcome numerous challenges since arriving in the United Kingdom and that every Nigerian should take pride in his accomplishments.
This statement follows a decision by the UK’s immigration upper tribunal, which ruled that Adegboyega should be deported due to violations of immigration laws and questions surrounding the legitimacy of his income.
The court noted that Adegboyega had entered the UK on a visitor’s visa in 2005 but failed to leave when it expired, later attempting to stay on the grounds of human rights.
In his defense, Adegboyega emphasized his hard work and success in the UK, insisting that he had not been involved in any criminal activity—a distinction he believes every Nigerian should proudly claim.
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He said, “I’m right here at home, no cause for alarm. Naturally, I will dismiss things that have to do with retrogression; every Nigerian should be proud of me. Living in the UK, a city that is well known for pulling people down, I have survived all sorts, so the matter that they are propagating is the smallest matter.
“No panic, I love London city, it is my city and nobody can do anything. Of all the people of colour you know here – pastors and leaders, I have survived everything.
“I’m here, I am at home, nobody should panic for me. I succeeded well in this country despite all challenges and I’m in the league of people you look up to. I have survived that well, nothing has changed, nothing will change.”
The court ruling had quoted the controversial pastor as saying, “I live with my partner, Mary Olubukola Alade, who earns £100,000 per year working for AON. I spend my time working for the church, for which I am unpaid. I am entirely supported by Mary.
“I have a first-class law degree from Nigeria but I have ‘sacrificed’ my legal career to help those who cannot help themselves.”
The court also heard, “For instance, people have pointed to the fact that he wears designer clothing and drives expensive cars. He was adamant that all of his personal possessions had been paid for by Mary.
“He has never taken a penny from the church. He believes that it is important for him to dress the way that he does because he needs to inspire these young people – they need to understand that there are legitimate ways of making money, for instance through entrepreneurship.”
In response to the court’s ruling on his deportation, Adegboyega dismissed the allegations on Thursday, asserting that no level of persecution could defeat him.
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