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
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
755,541
Power
5,003$
Sentiment
4.13
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 2 4.50 0.11% +0% 206,139,589 233,322 $448,000 507$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,393 $2,700,000 970$
Ghana 1 5.00 0.15% +0% 31,072,945 46,656 $67,000 101$
Malawi 1 6.00 0.73% +0% 19,129,952 139,635 $7,700 56$
South Africa 1 2.00 0.45% +0% 59,308,690 268,365 $350,000 1,584$
France 1 3.00 0.07% +0% 65,273,511 43,170 $2,700,000 1,786$
Totals 7 448,810,698 755,541 $6,272,700 5,004$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

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

Malawi Malawi: The High Court of South Africa on Wednesday cleared Omotoso, a Nigerian-born pastor, of all charges, including rape, human trafficking, and racketeering, after an eight-year legal battle. 6

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: Bushiri Sees Omotoso’s Acquittal as Proof of South Africa’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Against Foreign Preachers - Malawi Nyasa Times