Apostle Chibuzor Addresses Public Criticism with Revelation of Mass Wedding Ceremony
Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the founder and General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), has publicly responded to the significant backlash he received following the controversial wedding of his non-verbal autistic adopted son, Aboy Chibuzor. In a detailed Facebook post, the cleric shared an extraordinary story of how he organized weddings for 140 couples within just seven days after discovering they had been cohabitating without completing traditional bride price payments.
Divine Instruction Leads to Massive Wedding Initiative
The pastor explained that during a regular preaching session about salvation, he received what he described as a divine instruction revealing that many church members were living together without proper marriage ceremonies because bride price had not been settled. Apostle Chibuzor immediately called for affected individuals to come forward during the service, and remarkably, 280 men and women responded to his call.
"I got a ministration that there are so many people cohabiting and having children without paying bride price for the woman living with them," Apostle Chibuzor wrote in his Facebook post dated Monday, March 30, 2026. "They should come out. A total of 280 men and women came out."
Seven-Day Wedding Marathon for 140 Couples
Without any delay, the religious leader established a committee headed by the church welfare team and issued specific mandates to ensure all couples were properly wedded within an ambitious seven-day timeframe. The comprehensive requirements included traveling to various villages to pay bride prices for all the women involved, purchasing 140 wedding gowns (rather than renting them), and acquiring matching suits, shirts, shoes, and ties for the grooms.
The logistical arrangements extended to covering all wedding expenses including drinks, food, wedding cakes, and rings for every couple. Apostle Chibuzor declared that through divine grace, every single requirement was fulfilled successfully, resulting in the marriage of all 140 couples before the seven-day deadline expired.
Elderly Couple Among Those Wedded
Among the couples joined in holy matrimony during this mass ceremony was a 73-year-old man and his 63-year-old partner who had been living together for years without completing the traditional bride price payment. Their inclusion highlighted the pastor's commitment to addressing marital irregularities across all age groups within his congregation.
"By the grace of God everything was achieved and I wedded all of them before 7 days including a 73-year-old man and 63-year-old woman," Apostle Chibuzor stated emphatically in his social media post. He added pointedly, "So it did not start today," directly addressing the criticism surrounding his recent involvement in his son's wedding arrangements.
Context of Recent Controversy
The pastor's revelation comes just one day after the controversial wedding of his adopted son, Aboy Chibuzor, which generated significant public debate and criticism. By sharing this story of mass weddings, Apostle Chibuzor appears to be emphasizing his longstanding commitment to addressing marital issues within his congregation and broader community.
Omega Power Ministries has gained considerable attention in Nigeria for various humanitarian initiatives and controversial interventions. Apostle Chibuzor himself has become known for dramatic acts of generosity that frequently generate both admiration and criticism from different segments of Nigerian society.
The pastor concluded his Facebook post by sharing video evidence of the mass wedding event, providing visual documentation of the extraordinary ceremony that united 280 individuals in matrimony over a single week. This response strategy appears designed to contextualize his recent actions within a broader pattern of addressing marital irregularities through direct intervention.
