OPM pastor banishes man for 10 years over incest in Abia

The Paramount Ruler of Ikwuorie Autonomous Community in Ohanku Ndoki, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has banished a man from the community for 10 years for allegedly impregnating his biological daughter.

Chinyere, who is also the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), announced the decision in a statement shared on his verified Facebook page on Thursday.

He said the banishment followed an investigation which reportedly established the allegation, describing the incident as disturbing and regrettable.

The traditional ruler, however, expressed greater concern about the welfare of the pregnant daughter and her unborn child, particularly the stigma the child might face because of the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy.

He ruled out abortion, describing it as unacceptable, while raising concerns about the child’s identity and acceptance in the community.

“Your grandfather is also your father. How does that sound? How will the community look at that child?” he asked.

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Beyond the disciplinary action against the man, Chinyere disclosed that he had taken responsibility for the welfare and education of the man’s other children.

He promised to provide food, educational support and monthly financial assistance to cater for their needs while their father remains away from the community.

The monarch described the situation as painful, saying the decision placed him in a difficult position as a traditional ruler concerned about maintaining discipline in the community and protecting the future of the children involved.