Timothy Omotoso

Timothy Omotoso

religious leader Nigeria

Timothy Omotoso is a Nigerian-born pastor and televangelist known for his controversial ministry in South Africa. He gained significant media attention after facing serious criminal charges, including rape and human trafficking, which he denied. After an extensive legal battle lasting eight years, Omotoso was acquitted of all charges by the High Court of South Africa, leading to discussions about the treatment of foreign religious leaders in the country. His case has sparked debates on issues of justice and persecution, particularly among foreign clerics.

Born on Jan 01, 1957 (68 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
28,099
Power
1,118$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 4.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,099 $2,700,000 1,118$
Totals 1 67,886,011 28,099 $2,700,000 1,118$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Timothy Omotoso is a Nigerian televangelist who was acquitted of rape charges but is still facing legal proceedings in South Africa. 4

BBC: South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape

Nigeria Nigeria: Timothy Omotoso was acquitted of raping young women from his church and was to leave South Africa amid controversy. 3

The Punch: Nigerian pastor leaves South Africa amid controversy over rape trial acquittal

Kenya Kenya: Timothy Omotoso was recently acquitted of multiple rape charges and has been rearrested on immigration offences. 4

The Standard: S. Africa rearrests Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape

Nigeria Nigeria: Timothy Omotoso has been rearrested weeks after he was acquitted of multiple rape charges. 3

The Punch: Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso rearrested in South Africa

France France: Timothy Omotoso is a Nigerian televangelist accused of multiple rapes and human trafficking. 3

Le Monde: En Afrique du Sud, le procès d’un pasteur charismatique accusé de multiples viols tourne au fiasco

Nigeria Nigeria: Timothy Omotoso is a Nigerian televangelist who was acquitted of rape charges but is facing calls for deportation from South Africa. 2

The Punch: Group demands deportation of Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape

Nigeria Nigeria: Pastor Timothy Omotoso has been discharged and acquitted of rape and human trafficking charges that had been ongoing since 2017. 7

The Punch: S’Africa-based Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape after eight years

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Timothy Omotoso had denied the 32 charges in a trial that was broadcast live and gained huge interest across the country. 5

BBC: Nigerian pastor acquitted after eight years in South African jail