Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has dismissed circulating reports suggesting he has married another wife, describing the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement shared on his official Instagram handle on Saturday, the lawmaker said the rumor stemmed from a misrepresentation of a recent courtesy visit he received under the Peace Ambassadors Initiative, led by Ambassador Dr. Adejo Sule.
“A video recently brought to my attention shows a young woman who visited with her team under the Peace Ambassadors initiative. It is now being circulated online with false claims attempting to affiliate me with her,” Nwoko clarified.
“It is unfortunate what social media has become a space where moments are easily twisted for clout and misinformation.”
The senator explained that the woman seen with him in the trending video was part of a delegation that paid him a formal visit. He noted that photos taken during the meeting were now being used to push a false narrative.
“During the visit, photographs were taken with members of the delegation, as is customary whenever I receive guests. This is not unusual; even in public places or outdoor events, people often request to take pictures with me, and I oblige,” he said.
“It is therefore mischievous and malicious for anyone to exploit such gestures to fabricate false narratives.”
Nwoko emphasized that there was no personal relationship between him and the woman, warning those spreading the misinformation to desist or face legal consequences.
“I strongly caution individuals, groups, or media outlets spreading this fabricated story to desist immediately,” he warned. “Any further propagation of this false narrative will attract appropriate legal action. The Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 remains in full force and applies to anyone involved in the deliberate spread of falsehood or defamation in cyberspace.”
The clarification follows growing social media speculation about Nwoko’s marriage to Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, with many users falsely claiming he had secretly married another woman.
Nwoko reiterated his commitment to transparency and urged the public to verify information before sharing it online.
