06/05/2026
Rivers State Government Nullifies Marriage of Apostle Chibuzor's Adopted Son. The Rivers State government has intervened in the marriage of Aboy, the adopted son of Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, declaring it null and void. Here is the breakdown of why this high-profile union was stopped: What Went Down? On March 29, 2026, Apostle Chibuzor facilitated the marriage of his adopted son, Aboy, who is autistic and non-verbal, with incentives including N10 Million cash, a new house, an overseas vacation, and an additional N20 Million promised after 10 years. Why the Government Stepped In The Ministry of Social Welfare halted the proceedings based on three critical points: Lack of Consent, Exploitation Concerns, and Legal Violations. The government argues that Aboy is mentally incapable of consenting to a marriage contract due to his condition. Lawyers are citing Section 3(1)(d)(iii) of the Matrimonial Causes Act, and concerns under the VAPP Act stating that if such a marriage were consummated, it could be classified as the r**e of a person with a disability. Current Status The government has administratively cancelled the marriage to protect the vulnerable party. The wife claims she married Aboy based on God's direction and not the incentives. Apostle Chibuzor has not issued an official response. Bottom Line: The state has made its stance clear—protection of the vulnerable comes before incentivized marriages. What are your thoughts? Is the government right to intervene in religious/private matters when disability is involved? Has the government been involved in the care of people with disabilities before, why intervene now, will the government take over the care of those children at OPM church? Drop your opinion in the comments section.
