Senator Ned Nwoko has dismissed reports alleging that he married his wife, actress Regina Daniels, when she was 17 years old, describing the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement personally issued by the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, he maintained that all available records confirm that Regina was of full age at the time of their marriage.
“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,” Nwoko stated.
He said that during their first meeting, he asked Regina her age and she told him she was 21. “I further asked if she had any documents to support this, and she presented her INEC voter’s card, which clearly shows that she was born on October 10th, 1998. I informed her that I would keep this document in my possession, and I have done so since that day.”
The senator also referenced a BBC interview granted by Regina’s mother after the marriage, saying it corroborated his account of events.
He added that based on verifiable records, their marriage took place six years ago, meaning Regina is 27 years old today. “Any suggestion that I married her at 17 is false and should not be accepted by the public,” he said.
“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,” he added.
The statement read: “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 documents to support this, and she presented her INEC voter’s card, which clearly shows that she was born on October 10th, 1998. I informed her that I would keep this document in my possession, and I have done so since that day.
“I have also seen a BBC interview her mom granted after our marriage regarding her age.
“According to all verifiable records, our marriage took place six years ago, which means Regina is 27 years old today. Any suggestion that I married her at 17 is false and should not be accepted by the public.
“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.”
