A self-acclaimed pastor, Prophet Apata Enoch, has advised people against marrying an “ugly person” as he celebrated his wife, whom he described as beautiful, ahead of her 50th birthday.
The cleric made the remark in a Facebook post on Monday, where he praised his wife while counting down to her birthday.
He wrote, “5th of August, this my baby will be 50 years on earth, many years, my sweetheart.
“I’m 54, my sweetheart 50. Don’t marry an ugly person because of old age. Open your heart and eyes.”
Enoch also recounted that he had planned to marry another woman in the past but abandoned the idea after what he described as divine direction.
He added, “The woman I wanted to marry before, God told me I wouldn’t like her in her old age.
“Today, she looks like someone I can’t take pictures with. I bless God. I hear from this merciful God who knows I like a fine and beautiful wife.”
... has attracted widespread attention on Facebook, drawing mixed reactions from users. While some supported his opinion, others faulted the comments, describing them as insensitive and demeaning.