A former administrator of a private Christian school in Saskatoon has been handed his second conditional sentence after admitting guilt to multiple historical assaults.
Guilty Pleas and Sentencing Details
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, John Olubobokun, 65, was sentenced in Saskatoon Provincial Court. He received a conditional sentence of two years less a day to be served in the community. This follows his guilty plea on Tuesday, December 2, to five counts of assault with a weapon.
The court ordered the five-month sentences for each count to be served concurrently. Judge Doug Agnew presided over the hearing, where Crown prosecutor Sheryl Fillo had argued for the imposed sentence followed by two years of probation. She emphasized that the sentence was appropriate given that most victims were minors at the time of the assaults.
Historical Assaults at Christian School
The assaults occurred in 2003 while Olubobokun was the director of an institution then known as Christian Centre Academy. The school has since undergone name changes, first to Legacy Christian Academy and currently operates as Valour Academy.
Due to a co-accused whose case is still before the court, a publication ban was issued this week, preventing the release of specific details about the offences.
Courtroom Proceedings and Victim Impact
Before sentencing, Olubobokun addressed the court from the gallery, expressing remorse. "I am deeply sorry to see the impact of my actions," he stated. Outside the courthouse, he told reporters he pleaded guilty because the incidents did happen, calling the situation "very sad" and "very unfortunate."
The courtroom was filled with supporters as victim impact statements were read. One victim described feelings of humiliation and degradation, stating, "I work hard to feel safe." Observers were visibly emotional, wiping away tears during the proceedings. Olubobokun, seated beside his wife, showed no visible emotion.
Judge Agnew acknowledged the profound effect on the victims, noting they were "at a crucial formative period of their lives." The defence lawyer, Ron Piché, had sought an 18-month conditional discharge, arguing a criminal record would hinder Olubobokun's ability to travel to Nigeria to see family and affect his work in education. This request was not granted.
This marks Olubobokun's second conditional sentence for similar offences. He was previously convicted on July 21, 2025, on nine counts of assault with a weapon. In his recent comments, Olubobokun indicated he was following directions from Keith Johnson, the former lead pastor of the school's affiliated church, and disputed characterizations that the church and school operated like a cult.
