Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has stated that his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, told him she was 21 years old at the time of their first encounter.
According to Nwoko, Regina presented official documents, including her Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voter’s card, to verify her age.
The couple’s marriage has recently faced turmoil following Regina’s allegations of domestic violence, a claim that has drawn widespread public attention.
Their conflict deepened after Nwoko accused the actress of substance abuse, suggesting she needed rehabilitation. In response, Regina alleged that the lawmaker had introduced her to drugs, claiming it was an attempt to make her “wild.”
However, refuting online reports that he married the actress when she was 17, Nwoko wrote on X on Thursday:
“It has come to my attention that false claims are being circulated by Regina, suggesting that I married her when she was 17 years old. These claims are entirely untrue and misleading.
“For clarity, during my first meeting with Regina, I asked her age, and she told me she was 21 years old.
“I further asked if she had any document to support this, and she presented her INEC voter’s card, which clearly shows that she was born on October 10th, 1998.
“I informed her that I would keep this document in my possession, and I have done so since that day.
“I have also seen a BBC interview her mom granted after our marriage regarding her age.”
