- Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere of Omega Power Ministries (OPM) has announced he is seeking a husband for his 21-year-old adopted daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor, who has autism.
- The cleric is offering a lifetime of financial support, free housing, and a jointly owned property to the man who qualifies to marry her.
- While the move is framed as a welfare guarantee, it follows a previous controversial marriage arrangement by the cleric that raised significant ethical questions regarding consent and disability rights.
The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has once again stirred public conversation after declaring his intention to arrange a marriage for his autistic adopted daughter.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a social media announcement on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the cleric detailed a comprehensive welfare package intended to attract a suitable husband for 21-year-old Chiemeka Chibuzor.
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According to the cleric, the prospective suitor must be a young man who is “physically and mentally fit in all forms.”
Chinyere emphasized that despite her autism, Chiemeka can speak and hear well. He framed the arrangement as a protective measure to ensure she lives a happy, stable life under the care of a devoted partner.
To secure Chiemeka’s future, the OPM founder outlined several heavy incentives.
The man who marries her is promised free housing for life and a property built in both spouses’ names.
Additionally, the couple will receive a lifetime allowance to ensure they never face financial hardship.
To maintain oversight, Chinyere noted that OPM staff would conduct regular, unannounced visits to the home to monitor Chiemeka’s well-being and ensure she is being treated with dignity.
This announcement comes just weeks after a similar event involving a non-verbal autistic man known as Aboy (now Elijah), whose marriage to an older woman was organized by the church on March 29.
That union sparked a firestorm of criticism from human rights activists and disability advocates, who questioned whether individuals with cognitive disabilities can provide informed consent for such life-altering decisions.
Critics argue that “incentivized marriages” risk reducing vulnerable individuals to commodities and may attract suitors motivated by financial gain rather than genuine companionship.
However, Chinyere has consistently defended his actions, pointing to the philanthropic support he provides, such as gifting cars and land to the couples and appointing them to roles within the church’s free schools for children with special needs.
As the search for Chiemeka’s suitor begins, the debate continues to intensify over the intersection of religious charity, traditional marriage arrangements, and the fundamental rights of people living with disabilities in Nigeria.
