Regina Daniels Was 21, Not 17, When We Married; Ned Nwoko Clarifies Amid Ongoing Marital Crisis

Senator Ned Nwoko Denies Child Marriage Allegations, Shares Proof of Regina Daniels’ Age

Prominent Nigerian politician and businessman Senator Ned Nwoko has firmly denied the viral claims that he married Nollywood actress Regina Daniels when she was just 17 years old. In a detailed statement released via his official Facebook page on Thursday, the senator representing Delta North Senatorial District described the reports as false, misleading, and malicious, stressing that they are part of a wider campaign aimed at tarnishing his image amid his ongoing marital issues with the actress.
According to Nwoko, when he met Regina years ago, she clearly told him she was 21 years old, and she even presented a government-issued document, her Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voter’s card, to back her claim.

“Regina Told Me She Was 21,” Ned Nwoko Defends Himself with Documentary Evidence

The businessman and lawmaker explained that he has kept this document as evidence since the day they met. He noted that the voter’s card, issued by INEC, shows Regina Daniels’ date of birth as October 10, 1998, which completely contradicts the widespread narrative that she was a teenager at the time of their marriage.

In his words:

“It has come to my attention that false claims are being circulated by Regina, suggesting that I married her when she was 17 years old. These claims are entirely untrue and misleading. For clarity, during my first meeting with Regina, I asked her age, and she told me she was 21 years old. I further asked if she had any document to support this, and she presented her INEC voter’s card, which clearly shows she was born on October 10, 1998.”

The senator said he made a personal decision to keep the document in his possession as proof and has maintained it ever since. In his statement, Nwoko also clarified the timeline of their marriage, noting that they got married six years ago, meaning that Regina Daniels would be 27 years old today.

“According to all verifiable records, our marriage took place six years ago. That means Regina is 27 years old now. Any suggestion that I married her at 17 is false and should not be accepted by the public,” he said.

The politician further referenced a BBC interview that Regina’s mother granted shortly after the marriage, in which she also addressed her daughter’s age, suggesting that the information has always been public and verifiable.

The senator did not hold back in describing the allegations as part of a malicious campaign designed to damage his public image. He said such claims are being intentionally circulated by people who want to twist the narrative of his marriage for attention or to gain sympathy from the public.

“These falsehoods are being circulated deliberately to smear my reputation and distract the public from the truth. I have always conducted myself with transparency and integrity, and I will not allow baseless allegations to go unchecked,” he stated.

He urged members of the public to be discerning, emphasizing that such sensitive issues should not be judged based on rumors or emotional sentiments, especially when verifiable facts are available.
In a more personal part of his statement, Ned Nwoko suggested that the actress’s recent remarks about their marriage might have been influenced by her ongoing mental health challenges.
According to him, Regina Daniels had begun a rehabilitation program for drug addiction but was unable to complete it. He alleged that her current public outbursts may be linked to this struggle.

“The facts are verifiable and indisputable. Until this is done, I urge the public to approach all her claims with caution and discernment, especially taking into account her current mental condition, having started and abandoned her rehabilitation from illegal drug addiction,” the senator claimed.

Although Nwoko did not go into full details about her alleged rehabilitation, his statement suggests that the ongoing marital issues between the couple may be deeper than the public realizes.

Ned Nwoko and Regina Daniels’ marriage has been one of the most talked-about relationships in Nigeria’s entertainment industry since their union became public in 2019.
At the time, their relationship sparked massive social media debates due to the couple’s age difference, with Nwoko being in his late 50s and Regina reportedly in her early 20s. Many Nigerians criticized the marriage, while others defended it as a matter of personal choice. Over the years, Regina Daniels, who rose to fame as a teenage actress in Nollywood, has often shared glimpses of her luxurious life as Senator Nwoko’s wife. However, rumors of tension and separation have circulated several times, although neither party had publicly confirmed any serious marital issues until recently.

Following Nwoko’s latest statement, social media has been buzzing with reactions. Some users expressed support for the senator, praising him for producing documentary evidence to clarify the situation. Others, however, believe there may be more to the story than what is being shared publicly.
On X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram, comments ranged from sympathy to skepticism. While a few criticized him for making personal health claims about his estranged wife, others said it was necessary to defend himself from what they described as “career-damaging falsehoods.”
One user commented:

“If he truly has her voter’s card showing she was 21, then people need to stop spreading lies. Let’s deal with facts.”

Another wrote:

“Even if she was 21, it’s still concerning that such a young woman married a much older man. The focus should be on whether it was a healthy relationship.”

While Ned Nwoko has chosen to speak out, Regina Daniels herself has not yet publicly responded to the senator’s latest claims. It remains unclear whether she will address the issue further or provide her own side of the story. Observers note that this may be part of a larger marital rift that has been building between the two, following reports of disagreements and emotional distance in recent months.
Some insiders claim that Regina has been focusing more on her acting career and brand endorsements lately, spending less time at the family’s Abuja residence.
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As the controversy unfolds, Senator Ned Nwoko has urged Nigerians and the media to verify facts before spreading information, especially about sensitive personal matters like marriage and mental health. He reiterated that his marriage to Regina Daniels was lawful, consensual, and based on mutual understanding at the time.

“People should not be quick to judge or spread misinformation. The truth is always verifiable. My marriage to Regina was transparent, and everything was done within the bounds of the law and culture,” he concluded.

By PrimeLineInfo