In a recent twist to the unfolding story of the marriage between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko, a video surfaced online that set tongues wagging. The footage showed the 64-year-old lawmaker with a younger lady, prompting speculation that he had taken a new wife. Legit.ng

Nwoko’s Response: Clear and Firm

Reacting swiftly, Nwoko issued a public statement on social media on Saturday 25 October 2025, in which he clarified the circumstances surrounding the young woman’s visit. According to the senator

“It is now being circulated online with false claims attempting to affiliate me with her. It is unfortunate what social media has become, a space where moments are easily twisted for clout and misinformation.”  According to Legit.ng 

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He explained that the young lady in question had visited under the banner of his “Peace Ambassadors” initiative a movement he supports  and emphasised there is “no personal or private connection” between them. He went on to warn that those propagating the rumours will face legal consequences if the narrative persists. Legit.ng

Ned Nwoko Marriage Under Fire

The clarification comes amid an already tense period for Regina Daniels and Nwoko, whose marriage has been subject to multiple rumours and viral videos in recent weeks. One such video showed Regina in tears, stating she felt “nothing” in her husband’s house.

Nwoko’s move to publicly address the latest video appears to be part of a broader effort to regain control of the narrative. A social-media commentator described his approach as “strategic public-relations manoeuvring”.  Legit.ng 

What the Senator Said And What It Means

By emphasising that the visitor was part of an official delegation and not a personal associate, Nwoko is clearly trying to draw a line between his private life and the rights of public speculation. His legal warning also signals that the senator may feel the slander or speculation has gone beyond harmless gossip into reputational harm.

For Regina Daniels, the clarification may provide temporary relief but it also underscores the larger drama that has gripped the marriage. From domestic-violence allegations to vague social-media posts hinting at marital breakdown, the couple’s story has been intensely scrutinised. According to Legit.ng