Ned Nwoko denies blocking Regina Daniels from Children, cites court conditions

By Johnson Arua

Senator Ned Nwoko has dismissed claims by his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, that she has been denied access to their children, saying a court has already set clear conditions she must fulfil before contact can be restored.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by his communications team and shared on his X account, Nwoko described Daniels’ recent social media posts as misleading and not reflective of the true situation.

“The recent posts by Regina present a version of events that is both misleading and inconsistent with long-established family practice,” the statement said. “Sharing moments involving the children has never been unusual or controversial within the family.”

The lawmaker maintained that the children have always been raised in an environment that prioritises routine, emotional balance and stability, adding that Daniels’ absence from their lives was a matter of personal choice rather than compulsion.

He further disclosed that a court had already intervened in the dispute and issued directives governing Daniels’ access to the children. According to the statement, the court ruled that the actress must undergo drug rehabilitation and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before she can regain access to their two children, Munir, aged five, and Khalifa, aged three.

“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,” the statement added, noting that the case has been adjourned to February 4, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.

Nwoko also reacted to Daniels’ emotional social media post on Monday, in which she spoke about the pain of being separated from her children and expressed hope of seeing them soon. He warned that such public appeals risk exposing the children to emotional harm.

“Children deserve a parent who is emotionally present, mentally sound and sober most of the time,” the statement said. “This is not an unreasonable expectation; it is the minimum standard of care any parent owes their children.”

The senator urged Daniels to comply fully with the court’s directives, describing rehabilitation and demonstrated personal wellness as the most responsible path forward. He expressed hope that the coming months would be devoted to healing and recovery rather than renewed controversy on social media.