“I married Regina Daniels at 19, not 17; her mother personally brought her to me” – Ned Nwoko speaks out

Senator Ned Nwoko has broken his silence amid ongoing controversies regarding the age of his wife, actress Regina Daniels, at the time of their marriage.

In a statement released by his office, the senator stated that Regina was 19 years old when they got married, not 17 as widely speculated online.

“For clarity, Regina Daniels was born on October 10, 2000. If she has been married for six years, that means she got married at 19 years old, not 17. The public witnessed her family giving her away in marriage, and there were witnesses to the fact that her mother personally brought her to me. I never went after her. Our customs and traditions do not frown upon polygamy. What I did was to marry her honourably, give her a name, and treat her with dignity.”

Marriage Was Public and Transparent

The senator emphasized that his union with Regina was conducted openly and in line with tradition.

He also noted that their relationship has always been in the public eye and that he has treated her with love and respect.

“Our marriage has been public and transparent. Beyond the social media lifestyle, my world revolved around Regina. I pampered her and cared for her deeply, something everyone who has worked with me across Delta, Abuja, and beyond can testify to.”

Accuses Enemies of Political Attacks

Nwoko lamented that his marriage has become a tool for political attacks from those seeking to discredit him.

He described the situation as a calculated witch-hunt aimed at damaging his reputation and achievements as a senator.

“It is, therefore, disheartening to read all this filth being spread online. As the saying goes, when a wall cracks, the lizard finds its way in. Regina has become a weak point through which my political and personal enemies are attacking me. My decision to marry her properly according to tradition is now being twisted into a tool for political blackmail. This is a witch-hunt that has been ongoing for years, an attempt to stop my developmental strides and tarnish me now that I am a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

Touches on Regina’s Past Struggles

The senator also spoke about Regina’s past struggles, including substance use and related health challenges.

He stated that her history is being twisted by those trying to smear his image.

“The whole world has read her own accounts of substance use, and her former schoolmates have testified online that she and her sister dropped out of school because of drug-related issues. Yet some people keep pushing this false narrative to damage my reputation. She openly admitted to using drugs and said she was on bipolar medication. Her medical records are verifiable, but the enemies of progress are now manipulating her to achieve their aims. If she had any secrets to reveal, she would have done so. She has nothing.”

Warns Against False Narratives

Nwoko described the ongoing stories circulating online as fabricated lies meant to destroy his public image.

He warned that those behind the defamation would face the law.

“All the current stories being circulated are fabricated and amount to criminal defamation, and those behind this smear campaign will have their day to prove their claims.”

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