The 19-year-old survivor, living with the cleric, was 15 when the youth pastor had carnal knowledge of her.
On Thursday, the judge ruled that the defendant should open his case.
The defendant, in his plea for mercy, begged the court for leniency, adding that he had made a mistake and was ashamed of the act.
The state Director of Public Prosecution had moved an application for the court to be vacated to avert negative publicity on the alleged victim.
Mr Oleleye is charged with a two-count charge of defilement and sexual assault by penetration.
