UK’s lifestyle preacher, pastor Tobi is in the news again. This time, he’s not battling with immigration authorities in London. Currently, the flamboyant man of God is battling cancer. He revealed that he beat cancer hands down but…
Controversial pastor and founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), now rebranded as The Nxtion Family, Tobi Adegboyega, has revealed that he is battling cancer.
The lifestyle preacher, known for his flamboyant persona and youth-driven ministry, made the announcement during a pre-recorded sermon aired to his congregation on Thursday.
“I was diagnosed with cancer. Yes, you heard me right. I’ve been dealing with cancer for the past few months or even more. I just had a major surgery, that’s why I am not there today,” he said.
“I have just fought the battle and I feel the verdict to continue to live was given to me by God for a new level, for a new stage,” the pastor added.
As part of his personal response to the illness, Adegboyega also announced a £100,000 donation to support cancer awareness and treatment, particularly for young patients.
According to him, the gesture is a way to give back and raise hope for those battling the disease without adequate resources.
Adegboyega, who rose to prominence through his approach to ministry and outreach to troubled youths, has long courted both admiration and criticism for his opulent lifestyle, often flaunting designer suits, luxury cars and celebrity friendships.
He has been seen with prominent figures such as boxer Anthony Joshua and Afrobeats star Davido.
In 2022, his ministry came under heavy scrutiny in the United Kingdom when the UK High Court ordered the shutdown of SPAC Nation.
The church was accused of financial mismanagement and failing to account for £1.87 million in expenses.
The insolvency service said the organisation operated with a “lack of transparency” and failed to provide adequate accounting records. Former members also raised concerns about coercive fundraising practices and misuse of funds.
In December 2024, the pastor faced further controversy when a UK immigration tribunal reportedly ruled that his deportation would not violate his rights. The tribunal cited serious misconduct and mismanagement of the charity during his leadership.
His lawyer Dele Olawanle dismissed the ruling, insisting Adegboyega had no criminal record and had lived in the UK for two decades.
Adegboyega formally stepped down as head pastor in 2020, but remains the face of The Nxtion Family.
That same year, BBC Panorama aired an exposé where former members accused church leaders of coercing young people into benefit fraud and taking out loans. One member said she was told to claim universal credit and hand the money over to the church. Others said they were pressured to sell blood to meet donation targets.
Despite these controversies, Adegboyega has maintained a significant following, especially among youths in the UK and Nigeria, using social media to propagate his message of empowerment, resilience and faith-driven success.