(DDM) – A heated family dispute has erupted into public controversy as Lawrence Daniels, the elder brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has accused billionaire politician and businessman, Ned Nwoko, of endangering his family’s safety.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) notes that Lawrence took to social media to allege that Nwoko, who is married to his younger sister Regina, had involved law enforcement in what he described as a “domestic and avoidable family issue.”
In a strongly worded post, he wrote: “If anything happens to Regina, Sammy, or Destiny, hold Ned Nwoko responsible.
I have never seen a situation where an in-law would sue his wife and her siblings. Is this the best way to handle a family issue? Sammy and my other siblings are currently at Ogombo Police Station, Lekki.”
The statement immediately drew public attention and widespread reactions from fans, critics, and Nollywood insiders, many expressing disbelief that such a private dispute had escalated into police intervention.
DDM gathered that Lawrence’s younger brothers, Sammy and Destiny, were reportedly detained at the Ogombo Police Station in Lekki following a petition allegedly linked to Ned Nwoko.
While details remain sketchy, sources close to the family said the issue may have stemmed from a disagreement involving property, financial transactions, or household matters that spiraled out of control.
Regina Daniels, who is also a prominent actress and social media influencer, has so far maintained silence on the issue. However, observers note that her public composure contrasts sharply with the tension brewing behind the scenes.
Ned Nwoko, a former member of the House of Representatives and known philanthropist, has not yet issued an official statement in response to the allegations.
His associates, however, reportedly described the claims as exaggerated and “misleading,” insisting that he acted within legal bounds.
Social media users have since flooded online platforms with mixed reactions, some defending the billionaire for seeking lawful redress, others accusing him of using influence to suppress his in-laws.
DDM recalls that Ned Nwoko and Regina Daniels’ marriage, which made headlines in 2019 due to their age difference and polygamous arrangement, has often been under public scrutiny.
This latest controversy, however, appears to have reignited debates about power, control, and family boundaries within celebrity marriages.
As of press time, the Lagos State Police Command had not issued a formal statement on the arrests, but sources confirmed that the matter is under investigation.
Observers say the development underscores a growing trend where private family matters within Nigeria’s elite circles are increasingly being resolved through police involvement rather than mediation.
Public opinion remains divided, but one thing is clear, the Daniels-Nwoko family feud has once again thrown the spotlight on the complex intersection of fame, money, and family loyalty.