Ned Nwoko: I married Regina Daniels at 21, not 17

The senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has debunked reports alleging that he married Nollywood actress Regina Daniels at the age of 17.

Nwoko, in a statement on Thursday, November 13, 2025, said contrary to circulating claims allegedly made by Regina, she was 21 years old when they got married six years ago.

The lawmaker explained that during their first meeting, he personally confirmed her age and verified it with an official document.

Nwoko also referred to a BBC interview granted by Regina’s mother after their marriage, which he said further confirmed her daughter’s age.

The billionaire businessman stated: “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.

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“I have also seen a BBC interview Her mom granted after our marriage regarding her age.

“According to all verifiable records, our marriage took place six years ago, which means Regina is 27 years old today. Any suggestion that I married her at 17 is false and should not be accepted by the public.”

The senator urged the public to disregard any contrary narrative, noting that the facts are “verifiable and indisputable.”

“The facts are verifiable and indisputable. Until this is done, I urge the public to approach all her claims with caution and discernment especially taking into account her current mental condition having started and abandoned her rehabilitation from illegal drug addiction,” he added.

The Star