Tobi Adegboyega of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, popularly known as SPAC Nation, has opened up about his fiance, disclosing that he’s supported by his wife Mary (nee Alade), who earns £100,000 annually.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the controversial UK-based cleric, also a close pal to popular Nigerian singer, Davido made this in his defense before an immigration tribunal.
During the court proceedings, It was disclosed that Adegboyega arrived in the UK on a visitor’s visa in 2005 but did not leave when it expired, instead sought to remain on human rights grounds.
Adegboyeg told the tribunal court that his motive for flaunting luxury was to shaping the perception of young people , so that they can believe that there are legitimate ways of making money.
“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,” he said, according to court ruling obtained by PUNCH.
“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.”
TNG earlier reported that an immigration tribunal court in the UK ruled that Adegboyega should be deported back to Nigeria after its investigations exposed misuse of funds by his church.
SPAC Nation was previously shut down following a £1.87 million fraud allegation after the church failed to account for substantial outgoings.
Adegboyega, according to reports, contended that deportation, noting that it breached his right to family life under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), citing his marriage to a British citizen and his community work but lost the case.
Reacting to the development via his verified Instagram on Wednesday, Adegboyega, who noted he had no criminal or money case against him, said that his supporters and Nigerians in general should be proud of him.
Unperturbed by the ruling, the UK-based clergyman said the reports are mere speculation, adding that he is at home and has succeeded against several challenges in the UK.