Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has claimed that a coordinated group is using his marital issues with Nollywood actress Regina Daniels to tarnish his reputation.
In a statement released by his Communication and Technical Action Team on Monday, Nwoko described the alleged campaign as a “syndicate of pull-down-Ned,” aimed at criminalizing him before the international community.
He dismissed claims of land grabbing in his hometown, explaining that he was legitimately allocated land for the University of Sports, a project he said has positively impacted the community. “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.
Nwoko alleged that some individuals were exploiting Regina Daniels, whom he described as unwell and having admitted past drug use, to settle old scores. He warned that those behind the smear campaign would face justice.
“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,” Nwoko said.
He highlighted that Regina’s history of substance use could be verified through medical records and public testimonies, adding that former schoolmates had confirmed she and her sister dropped out of school due to drug-related issues.
“The whole world has read her own accounts of substance use, 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 manipulating her to achieve their aims,” he said.
On questions about the timeline of their marriage, Nwoko clarified, “Regina Daniels was born on October 10, 2000. If she has been married for six years, she got married at 19 years old, not 17. Our customs and traditions do not frown upon polygamy. I married her honourably, gave her a name, and treated her with dignity.”
He emphasized that their marriage has always been public and transparent. Nwoko accused his political and personal opponents of exploiting Regina as a weak point, turning their union into a tool for political blackmail.
He described the ongoing attacks as a witch-hunt aimed at undermining his developmental efforts as a Senator.