The Founder of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has suspended the planned marriage of his 21-year-old adopted autistic daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor, after receiving over 1,000 applications from prospective suitors.
The cleric announced the decision in a Facebook post on Thursday, stating that the process had been halted indefinitely due to the overwhelming number of interested applicants.
“Chiemeka Chibuzor’s wedding is hereby suspended. More than a thousand applications. No more wedding, pending further directive,” he wrote.
The development comes shortly after the pastor publicly called for a husband for his daughter, a move that sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria.
As part of the proposal, he had promised attractive incentives, including lifetime financial support, free housing, and a jointly owned property for the couple.
He also outlined strict conditions for interested suitors, noting that applicants must be young and physically and mentally fit.
Additionally, the church planned to conduct periodic welfare checks to ensure the well-being of his daughter after marriage.
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The announcement quickly gained traction online, generating mixed reactions, with some Nigerians praising the cleric’s concern for his daughter’s future, while others questioned the ethics of the arrangement.
This is not the first time the OPM founder has facilitated such a union.
In a similar case earlier this year, he organised the marriage of a non-verbal autistic man, a move that also drew public attention.
The latest development adds to the ongoing public discourse surrounding unconventional marriage arrangements and the role of religious institutions in personal and family decisions in Nigeria.
