Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North Senatorial District, has accused a group he described as a “pull-down-Ned syndicate” of exploiting his wife Regina Daniels’ current situation to damage his reputation.
The senator made the claim in a statement issued by the Communication/Technical Action Team from his office, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday.
Nwoko alleged that some individuals who had long targeted him were now using his wife’s condition to “criminalise” him before the international community, calling it a coordinated campaign of blackmail.
“Beyond this, the talk about me grabbing land in my hometown is false and unfortunate,” Nwoko said.
“I was genuinely allocated land, for which I made a lawful offer of payment, to establish the University of Sports, a project that exists today and benefits the community. Unfortunately, those who seek progress are often attacked by their own people.”
He also alleged that certain persons were taking advantage of “a young woman who is unwell and has admitted to drug use.”
“Those exploiting her current condition to settle old scores will face justice,” he warned.
“They must also be careful with their defamatory claims, as they will be required to prove them.”
According to Nwoko, Regina’s substance use issues predated their marriage and are medically documented.
“It’s on record that she had a history of substance use, confirmed by her own admissions and supported by testimonies from her former schoolmates,” he said.
“Some people are now manipulating her to attack me, but she has no secrets to expose, there’s nothing illegal about me.”
The lawmaker insisted that stories being circulated online were fabricated and amounted to criminal defamation.
Nwoko also addressed rumours surrounding his marriage to the actress.
“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, not 17,” he clarified.
“Her family and mother were present and consented to the marriage.”
He defended his decision to marry Regina according to tradition, stating that polygamy is accepted in their culture and that he had treated her with respect and affection.
“Our marriage has always been open and lawful. Beyond her social media image, Regina was my world. I loved and cared for her deeply, something everyone around me can attest to,” he added.
Nwoko described the current controversy as part of a broader political witch-hunt aimed at discrediting his achievements as a senator and community developer.
“Regina has become the weak spot through which my personal and political enemies are attacking me,” he said.
“This is another attempt to tarnish my name and slow down my work. But I remain focused on my duties and on serving my people with integrity.”
