Senator Ned Nwoko has insisted that his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, must undergo drug rehabilitation and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before she can regain access to their children.
Nwoko dismissed recent social media posts by Daniels alleging that she has been separated from her children against her will, describing the claims as misleading and inconsistent with the family’s long-standing practices.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his communications team and shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the senator said the matter had already been settled by a court, which ruled in his favour and laid down clear conditions for Daniels’ access to their children.
“The recent posts by Regina present a version of events that is both misleading and inconsistent with long-established family practice,” the statement read. “Publicly sharing moments involving the children has never been new, unusual, or controversial within the family.”
Nwoko further rejected claims that Daniels had been deliberately kept away from their children, Munir, 5, and Khalifa, 3, insisting that her absence was by choice and subject to court directives.
According to him, the children have continued to live in an environment that prioritises routine, emotional stability, and overall wellbeing.
“Children deserve a parent who is emotionally present, mentally sound, and sober most of the time. This is not an unreasonable expectation; it is the minimum standard of care any parent owes their children,” the statement added.
Nwoko revealed that the court ordered Daniels to undergo drug rehabilitation and submit to an assessment by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before any access to the children could be restored.
“The ruling was resolved in favour of Senator Ned 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 the children,” the statement said, adding that the case has been adjourned to February 4, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
The senator also criticised Daniels’ decision to take the matter to social media, warning that such actions risk turning the children into “emotional shields” to divert attention from unresolved personal issues.
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He urged her to comply fully with the court’s directives, stressing that “the most responsible and meaningful step remains compliance with the court-directed rehabilitation process and a demonstrated commitment to sustained personal wellness.”
The statement followed a post by Daniels on Monday in which she lamented the pain of being separated from her children, saying no mother could be at peace under such circumstances.
“I may be young, but I am such a mum. I enjoy being a mum and I miss being a mum. I will definitely see my kids soon,” she wrote.
Nwoko concluded by expressing hope that the period ahead would be used for recovery rather than renewed online controversy.
“It is our hope that this window of quietude will be used for healing and recovery, rather than generating another cycle of online attention,” he said.
