Actor Damola Olatunji has criticised Apostle Chibuzor’s plan to marry off his 21-year-old autistic adopted daughter, saying the situation “has crossed a line and must be addressed seriously”.

In a statement, Olatunji questioned whether the woman could genuinely consent to marriage, arguing that Apostle Chibuzor should instead establish a proper care home for her.

Apostle Chibuzor, founder of Omega Power Ministry, had announced the plan on Facebook, offering incentives to any man willing to marry his daughter, including financial support and housing.

Olatunji countered the plan, stating that people with autism deserve dignity, protection, and better support systems, adding that exploiting vulnerable individuals is unacceptable.

He wrote, “This situation has crossed a line and must be addressed seriously. Marriage is a decision that requires full, informed consent from both parties. Rather than pursuing marriage, establishing a proper care home would be a far more appropriate and compassionate solution.

“The key question to ask is: would this person genuinely choose to get married at 21 under normal circumstances, free from any external influence? If the answer is no, then that must be respected unconditionally.

“No one should exploit a vulnerable person’s condition as an opportunity for marriage. People living with autism deserve dignity, protection, and better-structured support systems, not situations that could potentially be manipulative or harmful. There are far more ethical and effective ways to provide care and support for individuals with autism”, he said. (The Nation)

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