Senator Ned Nwoko has released a detailed statement addressing recent social media posts made by his wife, Regina Daniels, in which she expressed pain over being separated from her children.
In the response, which appears to be issued on behalf of the family, Nwoko described Regina’s account as “misleading and inconsistent” with what he referred to as long-standing family practices. He stated that publicly sharing moments involving the children had always been normal within the family and was never previously considered controversial.
According to the statement, Regina herself had, over the years, voluntarily posted not only her own children but also the children of other wives, without objections or concerns about privacy. The response argues that portraying such actions as exploitation now, simply because circumstances have changed, reflects a contradiction in her current claims.
The statement also pushed back against the suggestion that Regina has been forcefully prevented from being present in her children’s lives. It alleges that her absence was a personal choice rather than one imposed on her, adding that the children were placed in an environment focused on routine, care, and emotional stability.
The response further claims that outside of what it described as “brief, staged domestic moments,” Regina allegedly prioritised social activities and nightlife over consistent presence and stability in the children’s lives. It emphasized that concerns raised about her wellbeing were not acts of punishment, but efforts aimed at safeguarding the children’s emotional and mental welfare.
Addressing the legal aspect of the matter, the statement revealed that a court has already ruled on the situation. According to the document, the court resolved the issue in favour of Senator Ned Nwoko, directing that Regina Daniels undergo drug rehabilitation and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before access to the children could be restored. The children were identified as Munir, aged five, and Khalifa, aged three.
It added that the case has been adjourned until February 4, 2026, for the hearing of the substantive suit, and that a fundamental rights action filed against Nwoko and the Nigeria Police was struck out by the court.
The statement noted that despite these rulings, the family deliberately chose not to publicise the court’s decisions, explaining that the intention was to allow Regina space, privacy, and dignity to seek therapy without public pressure or embarrassment.
However, it criticised her decision to take the matter to social media, suggesting that mobilising online sentiment while being aware of the court’s conditions risked using the children as emotional leverage rather than prioritising their wellbeing.
The response concluded by stating that Regina’s recent post appeared to focus more on generating public sympathy than on the actual welfare of the children involved.
