An autistic young man, Aboy Chibuzor, has gotten married just days after a public appeal by the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, seeking a wife for him.
The wedding ceremony took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026, at the OPM church headquarters in GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Aboy exchanged vows with a woman introduced by the church as a “woman of God.”
The development comes barely 48 hours after Apostle Chinyere made a viral appeal on social media, calling for a non-autistic woman willing to marry and care for Aboy, whom he adopted years ago after the young man was abandoned at the church gate.
In the now-viral post, the cleric had promised a range of incentives for any interested partner, including a monthly allowance, a free house in an estate, medical care, and sponsored trips abroad.
The appeal quickly generated mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians criticising the approach as inappropriate and insensitive, particularly over concerns about dignity, consent, and the portrayal of both women and persons with disabilities.
Amid the backlash, Apostle Chinyere issued a public apology, explaining that his intention was to secure a compassionate companion and caregiver for Aboy. He acknowledged that the message may have been misunderstood and expressed regret over the controversy it generated.
Despite the criticism, the marriage was finalised within days.
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Following the ceremony, the cleric announced a series of gifts for the couple, including ₦10 million as a wedding present, a fully furnished house, and an all-expenses-paid overseas trip. He also pledged an additional ₦20 million to the couple after 10 years.
Members of the church also supported the new bride financially, with donations reportedly ranging from ₦200,000 to ₦1 million.
The development has continued to spark conversations online about ethics, disability rights, and the role of religious institutions in personal welfare matters.