The founder of the SPAC Nation church, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has dismissed reports of losing his battle against deportation from the United Kingdom over an alleged £1.87 million fraud.
OsunDailyNG reported that an immigration tribunal ruled that Tobi Adegboyega, 44, cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, will be deported to Nigeria following allegations of financial misconduct linked to his church, SPAC Nation.
The church was previously shut down after failing to account for substantial outgoings and facing accusations of a lack of transparency.
However, in a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Adegboyega said there is no criminal or money case against him, but it is mere speculation.
The controversial pastor said he is at home and has succeeded against several challenges in the UK, urging his supporters not to panic and they should be proud of him.
He said, “I’m right here at home, no cause for alarm, and naturally I’ll dismiss things that have to do with retrogression.
“Every Nigerian should be proud of me. In the UK, a city that is well known for pulling people down, I’ve survived all sorts. So, the matter that they are propagating now is the smallest of matter.
“There’s no need for panic. I love London City; it’s my city, and nobody can do anything. Of all the people of colour you know here, pastors and leaders, I have survived everything.
“Now, let me talk about the fraud case. This is an advanced country. After all these years, have you ever heard someone go to the parliament and make all sorts of complaints? Someone from another race, another colour. Nothing came out of it.
“So, those who hate, hate already. What you want to hear is not what you heard today. What you want to hear is they’ve arrested him for money this, money that.
“Not one criminal case, not one money case. You should all be proud of me and of the nation’s family.
“So, I’m here; I’m at home. Nobody should panic for me. I succeeded well in this country despite all the challenges.
“And I’m in the league of the people you look up to, people that you pick out to persecute. I’ve survived that well.
“Nothing has changed. Nothing will change. I assure all our followers and friends that there will be no embarrassment for you other than noise and noise, which we’ve survived for many years.
“I am here. I’m PT number one in London City, and nothing is going to bring us down. I love you all. That’s all I’m going to say for now. Thank you.”
