I Didn’t Marry Regina Daniels as Underage But at 21, Clarifies Ned Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko has refuted widespread claims that he married actress Regina Daniels when she was 17 years old, describing the allegations as false and misleading

In a statement on Thursday, Nwoko explained that during his first meeting with Regina, he inquired about her age, and she told him she was 21. According to him, she presented her INEC voter’s card showing her date of birth as October 10, 1998, which he has kept in his possession since that day “I asked for her age, and she said she was 21. She showed me her voter’s card which confirmed she was born in 1998. I have kept that document ever since,” Nwoko stated He further noted that their marriage took place six years ago, which means Regina is now 27 years old. “Any suggestion that I married her at 17 is false and should not be accepted by the public,” he added The senator also referenced a BBC interview granted by Regina’s mother after their marriage, where her age was discussed, saying all verifiable records align with his version Nwoko urged the public to disregard circulating misinformation and exercise caution, alleging that Regina’s current statements are influenced by her “mental condition” after abandoning rehabilitation for illegal drug addiction The facts are verifiable and indisputable,” he said. “Until they are verified, the public should approach her claims with discernment The controversy over Regina Daniels’ age at marriage has resurfaced online in recent weeks, drawing widespread public attention and debate.