Tobi Adegboyega, founder of SPAC Nation, has revealed that his lavish lifestyle is funded by his partner, Mary Olubukola Alade.
The pastor, who has faced ongoing legal battles with UK immigration, explained that Alade, who works for AON and earns £100,000 annually, fully supports him.
Adegboyega made the revelation during a recent court hearing, where he addressed questions regarding his finances.
He clarified that, despite his prominent position in the church, he does not receive any salary from SPAC Nation.
“I live with my partner, Mary, who earns £100,000 per year. I spend my time working for the church, for which I am unpaid,” said Adegboyega. “I am entirely supported by Mary.”
The 44-year-old pastor’s comments come as part of a broader legal dispute regarding his immigration status in the UK. Adegboyega, who arrived in the UK on a visitor’s visa in 2005, has been fighting to remain in the country after his visa expired.
The UK Immigration Tribunal recently ruled against him, ordering his deportation back to Nigeria, stating that he had overstayed his visa and sought to stay on human rights grounds.
Throughout the proceedings, Adegboyega defended his lifestyle, which includes wearing designer clothing and driving luxury cars.
He explained that these possessions were all funded by his partner and were a reflection of his beliefs about inspiring young people.
“I believe it is important for me to dress the way that I do because I need to inspire these young people. They need to understand that there are legitimate ways of making money, through entrepreneurship, for instance,” he said.
The pastor also took the opportunity to highlight his background, stating that he holds a first-class law degree from Nigeria but has “sacrificed” his legal career to serve others.
“I have dedicated my life to helping those who cannot help themselves,” Adegboyega remarked.