South African authorities say they will continue with legal proceedings against Nigerian television language of the Timothy wrapped, which was released last month, although he left the country.
Mr. Omotoso, who rejected 32 charges against him, was accused of sexually attacking young women from his church in Luka Elizabeth.
National authority for prosecution (NPA) says that they will still complain about the verdict that Mr. Omotuso is not guilty, saying its presence is not needed.
The interior department in South Africa said that Mr. Omotuso flew in Nigeria from the Tambo International Airport, where he took a public RTV service SABC that wears a hood and dark sunglasses.
Mr. Omotoso was first arrested in 2017. years while he tried to leave South Africa.
Among his accusations was a woman who said the rapper raped pastor when it was 14 years old.
The statement accepted South African prosecutors “There are no legal basis to prevent” Mr. Omotoso leaves the country after his judgment.
However, if the appeal is allowed, the authorities would apply to G. Omotoso extradites in South Africa, a statement is added, and a statement “bilateral agreement on the extradition of South Africa with Nigeria”.
After the verdict in April, Mr. Omotoso also faced immigration issues, with DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNAL AFFENDAs stating earlier this month That he was illegally in South Africa.
The department was singled out on Sunday that Mr. The omotoso classified as a “unwanted person”, which means it will not be able to return to the country for five years.
The public broadcaster of South Africa reports that the pastor voluntarily left the country.
The BBC contacted NPA for clarity that any potential extradition process could do the status of G. Wrapped like a “unwanted face.”
Mr. Omotoso runs the International Church of Jesus Dominion, which has subsidiaries in Great Britain, Nigeria, France and Israel, as well as in many parts of South Africa, according to their website.
The trial of Mr. Omotoso made South African history as the first case of high profiles of conflict that will be broadcast live.
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