The former leader of a Church closed over allegations of fraud and whose members were accused of alleged sexual abuse has led a walk for “female equality” to number 10.
Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, 43, who once coined the term “offending at Fendi” because of his designer wardrobe, accompanied 2,000 women to Downing Street yesterday to launch a petition for “girls’ equality”.
Star Wars actor John Boyega’s cousin donned a gray two-piece Gucci suit with matching tie as he led thousands of mostly black women down the street in support of “future female leaders.”
His jovial appearance gave no indication of the problems he faced as the former leader of the controversial Church SPAC Nation (Salvation Proclaimer Ministries Limited), which was closed in 2022 for alleged embezzlement.
And in 2019, members of the ‘Church of Bling’ faced allegations of sexual abuse, including an alleged complaint filed by a teenage girl.
Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, 43 (pictured centre), yesterday led a walk for “female equality” to 10 Downing Street.
Star Wars actor John Boyega’s cousin donned a gray two-piece Gucci suit with matching tie as he led thousands of mostly black women down the street in support of “future female leaders.”
Yesterday, the pastor’s renewed focus aimed at female empowerment. In addition to the video material shared with instagram, wrote: ‘Protagonist ladies and girls! Today was the ladies’ walk.
‘Today Lucy, myself and female leaders are leading a women’s march to number 10. We are marching to petition for girls’ equality. Some of the men also came to support.
‘Once again we demonstrate our power in the street. There were thousands of women who followed us there in real time, all young women, mostly black, successful.
‘We have evolved. You can judge for yourself whether we are relevant to the community and the nation or not.”
He then described the group’s movements during the walk, adding that the march had started “after Church” before heading straight to the famous Westminster office and back.
The husband and father hinted at his efforts to keep the message of the event as simple as possible. He continued: ‘Don’t remember any influencers, any public announcements, just us.
“Fifth slide: The police are always working hard when it comes to black people.”
In the video, the pastor can be seen flanked by hundreds of women – and some children – as an army of reporters with cameras rushed to capture the event.
The pastor once led SPAC Nation (Salvation Proclaimer Ministries Limited), a church closed over fraud allegations and whose members were accused of alleged sexual abuse. However, yesterday he took to the streets in favor of female empowerment.
Some men were also seen in the crowd, as well as women of different ages and races dressed in elegant suits.
As the walk gained momentum, the pastor at one point took off his jacket, revealing a crisp white shirt. He also donned what appeared to be black Gucci loafers and a pair of gold-framed sunglasses.
Pastor Tobi declared the event a success, although it was just one of many charitable projects he intends to lead for the surrounding community.
On a separate Instagram mail revealed a plan to donate £5,000 a day to businesses and “those in need”. He asked his followers to tag those they believed would be best suited to receive the money.
There is no doubt that Pastor Tobi is seen by many as a pillar of society, and the philanthropist often declares his love for rewarding others financially.
The shepherd is often seen wearing his favorite designers; Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Fendi, and is known for flaunting luxury vehicles from Lamborghini and Porsche (here Pastor Tobi is escorted to a vehicle he is waiting for before the march)
However, his ostentatious ways have not only attracted attention over the years, but have also caused concern.
Known to his fans as Pastor Tobi, he has earned a reputation as a celebrity and influencer, boasting over 400,000 followers on Instagram and hanging out with music stars like Davido and Wizkid.
She attracted attention in 2022 when she gifted Davido’s now wife Chioma a brown crocodile skin Hermès Birkin bag that was rumored to cost up to £80,000.
The shepherd is often seen wearing his favorite designers; Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Fendi, and he is known for flaunting luxury vehicles from Lamborghini and Porsche.
Many have wondered how the Church leader can afford such a lavish lifestyle.
Perhaps one response points to the news of SPAC Nation closing in 2022 after the government found almost £2 million in expenses that the Church did not take into account, it reported. The independent.
The Church was accused of embezzlement of funds received from its members, an accusation it has strongly denied.
In 2019, SPAC Nation pastors also faced accusations from dozens of former worshipers, who claimed they were forced to take out bank loans and hand over thousands of pounds to fund the church’s lavish expenses.
The church leader often flaunts his fleet of luxury cars on Instagram, including this Porsche 911 GTS with a personalized license plate.
The preachers are known for their designer clothes and gold watches, and drive £150,000 Rolls-Royces and a Lamborghini with a personalized ‘Pastor’ number plate.
But Spac Nation leaders have been accused of threatening parishioners who fail to raise enough money, leaving them drowning in debt.
A pastor urged his flock to “beg, borrow or steal” to meet weekly church fundraising demands set by church leaders.
Labor MP Steve Reed, shadow children’s minister, told The Mail on Sunday: ‘The allegations I have received about Spac Nation from vulnerable young people are really disturbing. Victims say it is run like a cult. “I want there to be a full investigation.”
Scotland Yard also said they would review complaints against the church.
Pastor Tobi was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, in 1980, and came to Britain in 2005. Until recently he lived in a £2.5 million house in Surrey.
The church, which hosted about 1,000 worshipers weekly at raucous services held in hotel conference suites, said 55 percent of its congregation were former gang members.
He appeared in a BBC documentary in 2018 and has been praised by police and Conservative and Labor politicians.
Adegboyega was invited to meet officials in Downing Street and attended a Conservative party conference in 2019, where he sat in the row behind ministers. He also called London Mayor Sadiq Khan a “friend” of the church.
That same year, members of the controversial church faced allegations of sexual abuse of teenagers.
The Mail on Sunday revealed that police examined a dossier of a dozen allegations compiled by Labor MP Steve Reed, who had been contacted by alleged victims of SPAC Nation preachers.
“There is an allegation of possible rape against an underage girl,” Mr. Reed said. “There are also allegations that SPAC Nation pastors regularly sleep with girls who, in some cases, are under the age of 16.”
The Croydon North MP added that the alleged incidents are said to have occurred in some of 15 so-called ‘trap houses’ (safe houses for former gang members) run by the church across London.