Nwoko accused Regina of publicising misleading public narratives surrounding their ongoing family dispute.
Senator Ned Nwoko has said that his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, must comply fully with a court-ordered rehabilitation process before she can regain access to their children.
Nwoko accused Regina of publicising misleading public narratives surrounding their ongoing family dispute.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, by his Communication Team and titled “Take the Window of Quietude for Therapy,” Senator Nwoko accused Regina of misrepresenting facts and departing from long-established family practices.
“The recent posts by Regina present a version of events that is both misleading and inconsistent with long established family practice,” the statement said.
Responding to claims about children’s privacy, the statement noted, “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.”
The statement added that such actions were never previously criticized.
“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,” the statement said.
The senator also rejected suggestions that Daniels had been excluded from the children’s lives.
“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 statement said.
It added that the children were instead being protected.
“The children have not been hidden from her, rather, they have been safeguarded in an environment that prioritizes routine, care, and emotional balance.”
The statement further alleged that, “Outside of brief, staged domestic moments, she has largely prioritized social engagements and nightlife over stability and consistent presence.”
Addressing concerns about Daniels’ wellbeing, the statement said, “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,” Nwoko added, “It is the minimum standard of care any parent owes their children.”
According to the senator’s camp, the matter has already been determined by a court.
“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 statement said.
“The matter has been adjourned to 4 February 2026 for hearing of the substantive suit,” it added.
The lawmaker further noted that, “the court struck out and dismissed the fundamental rights action filed against Senator Ned Nwoko and the Nigeria Police.”
Despite the rulings, Nwoko said his family deliberately avoided public disclosure.
“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.”
He expressed concern over recent online activity, saying, “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,” he said.
Nwoko insisted that compliance with the court’s directives remained the path forward.
“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,” the statement said.
“It is our hope that this window of quietude will be used for healing and recovery, rather than generating another cycle of online attention.”