Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has dismissed claims by his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, that he married her when she was 17 years old, describing the allegation as “false, misleading, and malicious.”
In a statement released via his social media accounts on Thursday, Nwoko said the reports were part of a campaign to tarnish his image amid ongoing marital issues with the Nollywood actress.
“It has come to my attention that false claims are being circulated by Regina, suggesting that I married her when she was 17 years old. These claims are entirely untrue and misleading,” Nwoko stated.
According to the lawmaker, during his first meeting with Regina, she told him she was 21 and provided her Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voter’s card as proof, showing her date of birth as October 10, 1998.
“For clarity, during my first meeting with Regina, I asked her age, and she told me she was 21 years old. She presented her INEC voter’s card, which clearly shows she was born on October 10, 1998.
“I informed her that I would keep this document in my possession, and I have done so since that day,” he said.
Nwoko added that their marriage took place six years ago, insisting that, based on verifiable records, Regina is currently 27 years old.
“According to all verifiable records, our marriage took place six years ago, which means Regina is 27 years old today. Any suggestion that I married her at 17 is false and should not be believed,” he added.
The senator further alleged that his wife’s claims were influenced by her “current mental condition,” alleging that she had started, but failed to complete rehabilitation for drug addiction.
“The facts are verifiable and indisputable. Until this is done, I urge the public to approach all her claims with caution, especially in light of her current mental condition, having started and abandoned rehabilitation from illegal drug addiction,” Nwoko said.
Earlier, The Telegraph reported that Nwoko had accused a “pull-down-Ned syndicate” of exploiting his marital troubles to smear his reputation.
The public feud between the couple escalated on Sunday after Regina Daniels admitted to using illicit substances, claiming that her estranged husband introduced her to drugs for his sexual satisfaction.
Nwoko denied the allegation, insisting it was Regina’s brother, Sammy Daniels, who introduced her to drugs and sabotaged all attempts to rehabilitate her.
The pair’s fallout follows weeks of social media exchanges and public statements over alleged domestic violence — claims Nwoko has repeatedly denied, attributing Regina’s behaviour to substance abuse.
He maintained that his wife’s “ongoing struggle with drugs and alcohol” had strained their marriage and reiterated his call for her to seek rehabilitation.
The controversy deepened after Regina’s brother, Sammy Daniels, was arrested in Lagos, transferred to Abuja, arraigned in court, and remanded pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.
Amid the ongoing tension, Regina recently disclosed that her estranged parents had reconciled following years of separation, a development she said was prompted by her family’s crisis and her brother’s arrest.
