Senator Ned Nwoko has debunked long-standing rumours that he married popular actress Regina Daniels at the age of 17.
In a statement released by his Communication and Technical Action Team, the Delta North lawmaker clarified that Regina was 19 years old 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,” he stated.
Nwoko emphasized that their marriage was both honourable and traditional, adding that he has always treated Regina with love, care, and dignity. He also condemned recent online reports about their union, calling them politically motivated attempts to tarnish his image.
“It is disheartening to read all this filth being spread online. Regina has become a weak point through which my political and personal enemies are attacking me,” he said.
The senator further alleged that Regina once struggled with substance use and that some individuals were using her situation to launch a smear campaign against him.
He concluded by warning that those responsible for the “fabricated stories” would face legal consequences for defamation.