The Digest:
Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, founder of Omega Power Ministries, has apologised following public backlash over a viral video in which he sought a wife for an autistic man under his care. The post, which offered financial incentives including accommodation and salary to any woman willing to marry the man, sparked criticism with many viewers calling it inappropriate and demeaning to women. Chinyere apologised on Saturday, stating he never intended to degrade women and was simply seeking a sustainable solution to care for the young man, who was abandoned as a child and requires full-time assistance.
Key Points:
- Chinyere's initial post offered financial incentives to any woman willing to marry the autistic man.
- Public backlash criticized the proposal as inappropriate and demeaning to women.
- The pastor apologized, saying he intended to find a caregiver for a vulnerable individual.
- The autistic man was abandoned as a child and cannot perform basic tasks like feeding or bathing himself.
- Chinyere noted he cares for over 500 children, including those with disabilities, who have been left at his ministry.
Sources: The Punch
