ABUJA, NIGERIA — The high-profile marriage crisis involving Nigerian Senator Ned Nwoko and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has escalated into a public feud, with the lawmaker breaking his silence to accuse his estranged wife's family and associates of enabling her alleged drug abuse, which he claims is the root of their marital breakdown.¹

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, released a detailed statement, reportedly following a viral video showing the actress in distress and subsequent allegations of domestic violence against him.²

💊 Allegation of Substance Abuse and Family Influence

In his statement, Nwoko strongly refuted the domestic violence claims and instead attributed his wife's recent behaviour to what he described as a battle with drug and alcohol dependence.³ Key points of his allegations include:

• Drug-Fuelled Violence: Nwoko alleged that Daniels's recent erratic behaviour, which included reportedly assaulting staff and destroying property in his home, was a result of her being under the influence of drugs.⁴ He stated: "Her current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the root of our problem."⁵

• Sabotaged Rehabilitation: The Senator claimed he had made arrangements for his wife's rehabilitation, including options in Abuja and Jordan, but alleged that her siblings and close friends repeatedly sabotaged the recovery process by smuggling in the same substances she was being treated for.⁶

• Targeting of Family Members: Nwoko specifically accused certain individuals, including a brother of the actress, of being her drug suppliers and of routinely harassing his domestic staff and children in his absence.⁷ He claimed to have provided extensive financial support to Daniels' family, including funds for her mother and siblings' education, only to have his recovery efforts frustrated.⁸

"I have lived with this problem for eight good months, and on three occasions, I had to carry her to [a] hospital unconscious from a drug overdose...⁹ Anybody who was advising her against proper medical care in Rehab was her real enemy and that of her children," the Senator reportedly stated.¹⁰

🗣️ Regina Daniels' Counter-Allegations

In response to her estranged husband's claims, Regina Daniels admitted to past drug use but accused Nwoko of manipulation, deceit, and emotional and physical abuse, alleging he was using the drug claims to distract the public.¹¹

• Abuse and Manipulation: Daniels alleged that Nwoko often tried to cut off her loved ones and that he forced himself on her and once told her she was "sexier when high."¹²

• False Imprisonment Claims: The actress claimed Nwoko frequently locked her up, seized her phones, and allegedly had doctors inject her with drugs meant for people with bipolar disorder.¹³

• Marital Status Denial: She also stated that their union was never a legal marriage in any court of law and threatened legal action, saying, "I'm not backing down now, you narcissistic, manipulative bastard!"¹⁴

The public airing of these serious accusations has sparked widespread debate across the country, with the complex nature of the crisis—which involves claims of abuse, addiction, and family interference—now subject to intense public scrutiny.