ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — Nigerian Sen. Ned Nwoko has accused individuals close to his wife, actress Regina Daniels, of exploiting her health condition to blackmail him and damage his reputation.
In a statement released Monday by his Communication and Technical Action Team, Nwoko alleged that a “syndicate of pull-down-Ned” group is using Daniels’ personal struggles to criminalize him before the international community.
“They are using a young woman who is unwell and has admitted to using drugs to criminalize me,” Nwoko said. “This is a coordinated gang-up.”
The senator, who represents Delta North in the National Assembly, claimed that Daniels’ history of substance use predates their marriage and is documented in medical records and online testimonies. He further alleged that some individuals, including her mother, Uche Nancy, and actress Uche Montana, interfered with Daniels’ rehabilitation by supplying her with drugs.
Montana has denied the allegations, calling them “false and malicious” in a statement posted to Instagram. Nancy has not publicly responded.
Nwoko also addressed speculation about the timeline of his marriage, stating that Daniels was 19 years old at the time of their union, not 17 as some reports have claimed. He said the marriage was conducted publicly and with the full support of her family.
“Our customs and traditions do not frown upon polygamy,” Nwoko said. “I married her honorably, gave her a name, and treated her with dignity.”
The controversy has sparked widespread debate on social media, with some defending Nwoko’s transparency and others accusing him of deflecting blame. Daniels has not publicly commented on the latest claims.
