A Nigerian pastor and founder of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has apologised following public backlash over a viral video in which he sought a wife for an autistic man under his care.
The post, shared on Chinyere’s Facebook page on Friday, sparked widespread criticism, with many viewers saying the proposal was inappropriate and demeaning to women.
The proposal offered financial incentives, including accommodation, salary, and other benefits, to any woman willing to marry the man.
In response, the cleric issued a direct apology on Saturday, saying: “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.”
Chinyere explained that the post was motivated by his concern for the young man, who was abandoned as a child and has special needs.
He said the man, whose family background is unknown, requires full-time care, including feeding, bathing, and other daily assistance.
The pastor said the young man was previously taken to a motherly home by the police, but was rejected due to his condition, leaving Chinyere to provide ongoing support.