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The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has alleged that a coordinated group identified as a “syndicate of pull-down-Ned” is exploiting his current marital issues with his wife, Regina Daniels, to smear his reputation.
In a statement released by the Communication/Technical Action Team, Office of the Senator, and shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday, Nwoko claimed that long-standing detractors were capitalizing on his domestic situation to portray him negatively before the international community. He described the effort as a “coordinated gang-up.”
According to him, “Beyond this, the talk about me grabbing land in my hometown is false and unfortunate. The truth is that I was allocated a piece of land, for which I made a genuine offer of payment, to establish the University of Sports — a project that exists today and serves the community.”
He further lamented that progressive individuals in society often face hostility from their own people. “Unfortunately, anyone who seeks progress in our society is often attacked and torn down by their own people. That is the sad difference between us and other ethnic groups,” he added.
The lawmaker also alleged that certain persons were taking advantage of “a young woman who is unwell and has admitted to using drugs.”
“The facts are there. Those exploiting her present condition to settle old scores, knowing they have no case against me, will eventually face justice.
They must also be careful with the defamatory statements they continue to make because they will be required to prove them.”
Nwoko maintained that if his estranged wife had any credible allegations against him, she would have already presented them publicly.
“If by now she has not brought up any credible allegation against me, it means there is nothing illegal about me, except that I want her to seek help for rehabilitation, a condition that existed long before our marriage.”
He further claimed that Regina Daniels had a known history of substance use, which could be supported by existing medical documentation and in court if necessary.
“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.”
Nwoko insisted that the situation was being manipulated by “enemies of progress” to discredit him. “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.”
He described the circulating stories as fabricated and defamatory, warning that those responsible would be held accountable. “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.”
Addressing the public speculation about the timeline of his marriage to Regina Daniels, the senator clarified:
“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.”
He pointed out that their union was publicly celebrated and conducted with full consent from her family. “The public witnessed her family giving her out in marriage and her mother personally brought her to me.
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.”
Nwoko emphasized that his relationship with Regina was open and genuine. “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.”
Expressing disappointment over the current online attacks, he said:
“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.”
He concluded by alleging that his marriage to the actress had been turned into a weapon for political blackmail. “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,” he stated.
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