”Her Prolonged Absence Has Been By Choice, Not Force - Ned Nwoko Responds To Regina Daniels' Claims
Nigerian senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has reacted to the claims made against him by his estranged wife, Regina Daniels.
The Nigerians Voice recalls that Regina Daniels shared a video of herself and her children on a video call on Instagram. She expressed sadness over her prolonged absence from her children, slamming Ned for repeatedly posting videos and images of her children, an act which she described as a "deliberate pursuit of negative attention.”
Reacting to Regina's claim, Ned Nwoko through his communications team released a message titled "TAKE THE WINDOW OF QUIETUDE FOR THERAPY.” They debunked the actress' claim, stating that it was both "misleading and inconsistent."
Hitting back at Regina for condemning Ned for repeatedly posting videos and images of her children, the statement stated that it has not been a new thing within the family, stating that it is the family's tradition. They further revealed that Regina had previously posted the children of other wives over the years, despite the circumstances.
Furthermore, Ned stressed that he was not responsible for her prolonged absence from her children, stating that it has been by " choice, not force." According to him, the court has ruled in favour of Senator Ned Nwoko, and ordered Regina to undergo rehabilitation before she can be given access to her children.
The full statement read: “The recent posts by Regina present a version of events that is both misleading and inconsistent with long established family practice. Publicly sharing moments involving the children has never been new, unusual, or controversial within the family.
“It has always been a shared tradition, and the same individual now objecting has repeatedly and voluntarily posted not only her own children, but also the children of other wives over the years, regardless of circumstances, without any objection, hesitation, or concern for privacy.
“At no point in those moments was it described as exploitation or irresponsibility. To now describe the very same actions as harmful, simply because they no longer align with her present narrative, makes it hard to ignore the inconsistency in her claims.
“Equally misleading is the suggestion that she has been prevented from being present in the children's lives. Her prolonged absence has been by choice, not force. The children have not been hidden from her, rather, they have been safeguarded in an environment that prioritises routine, care, and emotional balance. Outside of brief, staged domestic moments, she has largely prioritized social engagements and nightlife over stability and consistent presence.
“The portrayal of herself as being aggressively pushed out also ignores the genuine concern that has been raised repeatedly about her wellbeing. Encouragement to seek rehabilitation is not punishment, nor is it cruelty. Children deserve a parent who is emotionally present, mentally sound, and sober most of the time. This is not an unreasonable expectation, it is the minimum standard of care any parent owes their children.
“It is important to note that the court has already addressed these issues. The ruling was resolved in favour of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, with clear directions that Regina Daniels must undergo drug rehabilitation and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before access can be restored to Munir (5) and Khalifa (3), the children of the marriage. The matter has been adjourned to 4 February 2026 for hearing of the substantive suit. Additionally, the court struck out and dismissed the fundamental rights action filed against Senator Ned Nwoko and the Nigeria Police.
“Despite these outcomes, the family deliberately chose not to publicise the court's decisions. This restraint was intentional, aimed at giving her the space, privacy, and dignity to seek therapy without public pressure or embarrassment.
“Unfortunately, the choice to instead mobilise online sentiment, while fully aware of the conditions already set for access to the children, risks using the children as emotional shields to deflect from unresolved personal issues.
“Her recent post seems less about the wellbeing of the children and more about stirring online sympathy by shaping the story to elicit emotion.
”If there is a genuine desire for contact with the children, the most responsible and meaningful step remains compliance with the court directed rehabilitation process and a demonstrated commitment to sustained personal wellness. It is our hope that this window of quietude will be used for healing and recovery, rather than generating another cycle of online attention.
Signed, Communication Team.”