Nurse Asks Thought-Provoking Question as OPM Pastor Seeks Husband for Autistic Daughter
- A nurse reacted online after the founder of Omega Power Ministry announced a search for a man to marry his autistic daughter
- Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere had listed some benefits on Facebook for any man who would marry his adopted daughter
- Commenting on the story, a relationship expert, Peace Onwuegbu, supported the nurse's stance on the situation
A healthcare worker reacted on Facebook after the founder of Omega Power Ministry made public his plan to find a partner for his adopted daughter, who has autism.
The apostle had put up a message listing incentives for any man willing to marry the young lady.
Source: Facebook
Nurse reacts to pastor’s plan for daughter
The Facebook post gained attention and sparked mixed reactions from the public.
Identified as @ThisNurseNG on Facebook, a Nigerian nurse addressed the development and expressed concern about the approach the pastor had taken.
She noted that it was not the first time he had done something similar, but this instance concerned a female.
She challenged the idea of using marriage as 'compensation' and a means of financial gain for whoever comes forward.
In her view, it is a serious institution and a commitment that requires two complete people who are prepared in every aspect of life.
Rather than arranging a marriage for her, the nurse suggested providing training that suited her physical and mental capabilities.
She believed skill acquisition would be more appropriate than a union.
Source: Facebook
The nurse also raised a question about long-term stability.
She questioned what would become of the relationship or the autistic lady if the apostle were no longer alive to supervise the setup.
She referred to the arrangement as one based on salary and said it needed monitoring.
In her words:
"OPM pastor is at it again. This time is a female one. He's looking for a young man for this his Autistic adopted daughter. Marriage isn't and shouldn't be a compensation. It's an institution and commitment entered by two wholesome individuals who are ready, wholesome in all ramifications. Instead of compensating them with marriage why not empower them with skills suitable for their physical and intellectual capacity. My question is, what would happen to the marriage or the individual when you are no more to keep up with the monitoring of this "salary based" arrangement marriage. Men over to you!"
Commenting on the story, a relationship expert, Peace Onwuegbu, supported the nurse's stance on the situation.
"I honestly think she has a point. If anything happens what will then happen the young lady? I think it is a question that shouldn't be taken lightly," she said.
Reactions trail OPM pastor's search for husband
Nigerians had different things to say in the comments section.
Becham said:
"Where those men wey dey ask women what did u bring to d table. Come see dis one come with table and chair with plenty goodies."
De Promise said:
"Shey ñàh POS machine dém take snap this picture in a hurry nii. So the picture could not have been taking when she would in be in a more fitting position, why take the picture in her most vulnerable state. Which kind wahala be this one nah."
Amazing grace said:
"The husband should pray Apostle Chibuzor lives long till he (the husband) dies. If not those promise will be stopped by Apostle's biological children when he dies. Them nor send una 2."
Eze Uwahemu wrote:
"Historically and traditionally, the Igbo people of Nigeria did not practice Christianity as their original religion. Before the arrival of European missionaries, the Igbo people practiced their own distinct, indigenous religion, which is largely referred to today as Odinani or Omenala."
Isong added:
"I want to apply, I will be coming back to my village to win dis bet. OPM nah the church way dey my mind now."
See the post below:
OPM woman speaks about her autistic husband
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian woman who married Aboy Chibuzor, OPM founder's autistic son, spoke about their relationship.
In a video on Instagram, she revealed the affectionate term she now calls him after they got married in church.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
