Apostle Chibuzor autistic son married
In a story that has gripped Nigeria over the past week, Apostle Chibuzor’s autistic son, Aboy Chibuzor, officially got married on Sunday, March 29, 2026 just three days after his adopted father’s controversial viral plea for a wife ignited a firestorm of reactions across the country.
The wedding, officiated by Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere himself, was held at the Omega Power Ministries (OPM) church and was announced shortly after on the pastor’s official Facebook page.
What Led to the Viral Plea?
The story began when Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, founder of Omega Power Ministries, posted a video on social media seeking a wife for Aboy, a young man with autism who was abandoned at the church gate as a child and has since been raised under the pastor’s care.
In the viral post, Apostle Chibuzor offered significant financial incentives to any willing woman, including lifetime accommodation, a monthly salary, overseas vacations, payment of all marital rites, and a house to be built in both the couple’s names.
The pastor explained that Aboy, who is non verbal and requires assistance with daily activities such as feeding and bathing, was experiencing challenges that made finding a life partner urgently necessary in his view.
The post ignited immediate and widespread backlash.
Many Nigerians, particularly women, condemned the arrangement as demeaning and exploitative.
Critics argued that using financial incentives to recruit a wife for a vulnerable person raised serious ethical concerns around consent, disability rights, and the dignity of both parties involved.
Backlash, Apology, and Public Debate
Following the wave of criticism, Apostle Chibuzor issued a public apology, stating clearly that he had no intention of demeaning any woman.
“I want to apologise to all the ladies who watched the video.
I can never degrade any woman… if my comments were seen as degrading, I apologise openly.
I am very, very sorry,” the pastor said. Despite the apology, debate continued to rage online.
A Catholic priest, Father Prince Chidi Philip, publicly responded to the situation, writing that marriage should not be used as a tool to manage medical or behavioral challenges.
Marrying off a vulnerable individual under such circumstances is not just ethically wrong, it is spiritually irresponsible,” Father Philip stated, urging the OPM founder to seek professional, clinical intervention for Aboy instead.
The controversy drew in disability rights advocates, religious commentators, and everyday Nigerians all weighing in on whether the arrangement was an act of compassion or a troubling precedent for how society treats individuals living with autism and other disabilities.
Apostle Chibuzor’s Autistic Son Aboy Gets Married
Despite the controversy, Apostle Chibuzor’s autistic son Aboy did find a bride.
The woman, a widow and mother of three from Edo State on her father’s side and Rivers State on her mother’s side, stepped forward and agreed to the marriage.
In a video that emerged after the ceremony, the bride confirmed to Apostle Chibuzor that she was not a virgin and that her three children’s father had passed away.
She said she grew up in Rivers State and described herself as “a woman of God.”
Announcing the union on Facebook, Apostle Chibuzor wrote:
“Aboy CHIBUZOR finally marries today 29 March 2026. A single woman of God. ₦10 million wedding gift.
Free house.Overseas vacation.
And ₦20 million after 10 years if Aboy is still alive.”
He added that a church member donated ₦1 million and another gave ₦200,000 toward the couple’s new life together.
The pastor also noted with joy that Aboy had begun feeding himself without assistance something he described as an early miracle.
Reactions From Nigerians
Public reaction to the wedding has been deeply divided.
While some Nigerians celebrated the outcome, expressing admiration for the woman who accepted Aboy and wishing the couple well, others remained unconvinced that marriage was the appropriate solution.
Many continued to argue that Apostle Chibuzor’s autistic son required specialized clinical and therapeutic support rather than a marital arrangement.
Disability advocacy voices online stressed that autism is a complex neurological condition that demands professional intervention, not institutional or religious workarounds.
For his part, Apostle Chibuzor maintained a tone of optimism and faith, expressing his belief that God would heal Aboy completely within six months and that the young man would eventually begin to speak.
“There is nothing God cannot do,” he posted alongside wedding photos shared across his social media platforms.
Broader Questions Around Disability, Ethics, and Care in Nigeria
The saga surrounding Apostle Chibuzor’s autistic son has done more than generate headlines it has forced a national conversation about how Nigeria as a society cares for people living with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Nigeria currently lacks a robust, nationally enforced framework for the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities, leaving many families and caregivers to navigate these challenges without adequate professional support.
Experts and advocates used the moment to call attention to the need for greater government investment in disability services, trained caregivers, and mental health infrastructure.
The story also raised questions about informed consent, the ethics of transactional marriage arrangements, and the responsibility of public figures particularly religious leaders when making decisions on behalf of vulnerable individuals in their care.
Conclusion
The wedding of Apostle Chibuzor’s autistic son Aboy Chibuzor marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another both for the young couple and for the broader national conversation his story has sparked.
Whether viewed as an act of love, faith, or controversy,
the events of the past week have placed a spotlight on disability care in Nigeria that advocates hope will not fade as quickly as the news cycle.
As Aboy and his new wife begin their life together, many Nigerians will be watching not just out of curiosity, but in the hope that his story might inspire more compassionate, informed, and inclusive policies for the millions of Nigerians living with disabilities.
