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Senator Ned Nwoko has clarified the exact age of his wife, actress Regina Daniels, at the time of their marriage six years ago.
In a statement released by the Communication/Technical Action Team, Office of the Senator, Nwoko stated that Regina was 19 years old, not 17, when they got married.
“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. 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,” the statement read in part.
Nwoko added that their marriage has always been public and transparent, noting that he has always treated Regina with care and respect.
“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.
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.”
The lawmaker, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, described the allegations surrounding his marriage as part of a political witch-hunt aimed at tarnishing his image.
“My decision to marry her properly according to tradition is now being twisted into a tool for political blackmail. This witch-hunt has been ongoing for years — an attempt to stop my developmental strides and discredit me now that I am a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he stated.
Nwoko further alleged that Regina had a history of substance abuse, which she had publicly admitted to in the past.
“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.
All the current stories being circulated are fabricated and amount to criminal defamation. Those behind this smear campaign will have their day to prove their claims.”
