The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), Chibuzor Chinyere, has announced the suspension of marriage plans for his autistic adopted daughter, Chiemeka.
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the cleric announced plans to find a husband for the 21-year-old, stating that the prospective groom must be a young, able-bodied man.
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He also stressed that elderly individuals or persons with disabilities would not be considered.
However, Mr Chinyere revealed in a Facebook post on Thursday that he received over 1,000 applications from prospective suitors.
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The cleric did not disclose the reason for suspending the plan.
“Chiemeka Chibuzor’s wedding is hereby suspended—more than a thousand applications.
“No more wedding, pending further directive from me, Hrm King Apostle Chibuzor Chibuzor,” he wrote.
Background
Mr Chibuzor earlier detailed a range of incentives for the prospective husband, including a lifetime stipend and a jointly owned house.
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He also stated that the ministry would conduct periodic, unannounced visits to monitor the marriage and ensure the woman is not exposed to abuse or neglect.
“Lifetime salary, no foreign vacation. Free house forever. House built on the name of both of you. Regular unplanned supervision visits by OPM staff to be sure she is not maltreated,” Mr Chinyere wrote
This newspaper reported that the decision to find a suitable husband for Chiemeka came just weeks after the cleric facilitated the marriage of an autistic young man, Aboy Chibuzor, who is under his care.
Aboy, who is non-verbal and requires assistance with daily activities, married a woman from Edo State on 29 March.
The OPM founder first drew national attention in March 2022 when he awarded fully funded scholarships to the Happie Boys, Mathew Kelechi and Amakor Johnson, supporting their education in Cyprus.
