Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, has once again made headlines following his recent deportation from South Africa.
Timothy Omotoso was officially deported on May 18, 2025, after the Department of Home Affairs declared him an undesirable person in the country, resulting in his forced removal.
Viral footage circulating online captures the moment Omotoso was escorted by police officers alongside officials from the Department of Home Affairs as he boarded a flight back to Nigeria from OR Tambo International Airport, signaling the end of his stay in South Africa.
This deportation comes in the wake of Omotoso’s acquittal in April 2025, where he was cleared of 32 charges, including serious allegations such as rape and human trafficking, in a case that has drawn significant public attention and controversy.
For context, Omotoso’s legal and personal ordeal began back in 2017 with his arrest on multiple charges. He spent silent years behind bars, totaling eight years of incarceration, before his eventual acquittal. This lengthy legal battle and its outcome have sparked widespread public debate and outcry regarding how the case was handled by the judicial system.
The deportation marks a dramatic chapter in the life of the televangelist, whose controversial history continues to attract significant media coverage both in South Africa and Nigeria.
Watch the video below for more insight into the events surrounding Timothy Omotoso’s deportation…
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