Senator Ned Nwoko claims that a “syndicate of pull-down-Ned” organization is using the circumstances surrounding his wife, Regina Daniels, to damage his reputation.
Nwoko made this remark amidst claims of continuous marital issues between him and the Nollywood star.
The claim was made in a statement released by the Senator’s Communication/Technical Action Team, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday.
He stated that those who had been targeting him for years were now utilizing the situation to criminalize him before the international community, portraying it as a coordinated gang-up.
“Beyond this, the talk about me grabbing land in my hometown is false and unfortunate. The truth is that I was allocated a piece of land, for which I made a genuine offer of payment, to establish the University of Sports—a project that exists today and serves the community.
“Unfortunately, anyone who seeks progress in our society is often attacked and torn down by their own people. That is the sad difference between us and other ethnic groups.”
Nwoko also claimed that certain people were taking advantage of “a young woman who is unwell and has admitted to using drugs.”
“The facts are there. Those exploiting her present condition to settle old scores, knowing they have no case against me, will eventually face justice.
They must also be careful with the defamatory statements they continue to make because they will be required to prove them.
“If by now she has not brought up any credible allegation against me, it means there is nothing illegal about me, except that I want her to seek help for rehabilitation, a condition that existed long before our marriage.”
The lawmaker added that Regina had a history of substance abuse, which was documented in medical records and in court.
“The whole world has read her own accounts of substance use, and her former schoolmates have testified online that she and her sister dropped out of school because of drug-related issues.
“Yet some people keep pushing this false narrative to damage my reputation. She openly admitted to using drugs and said she was on bipolar medication.
“Her medical records are verifiable, but the enemies of progress are now manipulating her to achieve their aims. If she had any secrets to reveal, she would have done so. She has nothing.
“All the current stories being circulated are fabricated and amount to criminal defamation, and those behind this smear campaign will have their day to prove their claims.”
Nwoko also addressed public concerns over the timing of his marriage to Regina Daniels.
“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 said.
He stated that the public observed her family marrying her off and that her mother personally took her to him.
“Our customs and traditions do not frown upon polygamy. What I did was to marry her honorably, give her a name, and treat her with dignity.
“Our marriage has been public and transparent. Beyond the social media lifestyle, my world revolved around Regina. I pampered her and cared for her deeply, something everyone who has worked with me across Delta, Abuja, and beyond can testify to.
“It is, therefore, disheartening to read all this filth being spread online. As the saying goes, when a wall cracks, the lizard finds its way in. Regina has become a weak point through which my political and personal enemies are attacking me.
“My decision to marry her properly according to tradition is now being twisted into a tool for political blackmail.
This is a witch-hunt that has been ongoing for years, an attempt to stop my developmental strides and tarnish me now that I am a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he added.
