Regina Daniels’ Bride Price Set to Be Returned After Ultimatum to Ned Nwoko

The kinsmen of celebrated Nollywood star Regina Daniels from the Ogwashi-Uku community in Delta State have issued a stern 48-hour ultimatum to her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, to accept the return of her bride price  or face the cultural act of depositing the funds publicly to mark the end of the union.

According to the letter, signed on behalf of the community by Favour Awele Obi, attempts to return the bride price have been “turned down” by Senator Nwoko, prompting a decisive move by the actress’ family. According to Daily Post

Traditional Customs Underpin the Move

Ogwashi-Uku’s tradition grants a woman the right to exit a marriage, provided her family returns the bride price — and when the husband refuses to collect it, the family may deposit it symbolically in the community. The letter states:

“When a woman decides to leave, her family must return the bride price … we have made every effort to return the bride price, but you have declined to collect it.”

The kinsmen claim that Senator Nwoko’s refusal to receive the payment, along with alleged intimidation of Regina’s family members, violates both tradition and respect for their community customs.

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Allegations of Intimidation and Detention

The dispute deepened after Regina Daniels accused her husband of orchestrating the arrest of her brother and sister when she allegedly refused to return to him. Her family now condemns the arrests as oppressive.

In the letter to Senator Nwoko, it was stated:

“Your recent actions concerning our sister and her family show disregard for our traditions and the values we hold dear.”

The ultimatum insists on the immediate release of the detained siblings and the restoration of peace between the parties. If Nwoko fails to respond, the bride price will be deposited at Ikeleke Quarter in Ogwashi-Uku  an act that will signal the marriage is officially terminated under local custom.

Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko were married in 2019 and have two sons together. The public ultimatum not only highlights a personal marital crisis but also spotlights the intersection of cultural practices, celebrity status and tradition in Nigeria.

Observers note that such matters seldom reach this stage in public view, particularly where prominent figures are involved. The community’s readiness to act  regardless of the husband’s social or political standing sends a strong message.