Senator Ned Nwoko, husband to Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has dismissed claims linking him to a young woman featured in a viral video, describing the reports as “entirely false and malicious.”
In a statement on Saturday, Nwoko said the video in question showed a courtesy visit by members of the Peace Ambassadors Initiative, led by Ambassador Dr. Adejo Sule. He noted that the footage was now being misrepresented online to suggest a personal connection with one of the visitors.
“A video recently brought to my attention shows a young woman who visited with her team under the Peace Ambassadors Initiative, and it is now being circulated online with false claims attempting to affiliate me with her. It is unfortunate what social media has become, a space where moments are easily twisted for clout and misinformation,” Nwoko said.
The lawmaker explained that it is customary to take photographs with guests after official visits and that such gestures should not be misconstrued.
“It is therefore mischievous and malicious for anyone to exploit such gestures to fabricate false narratives,” he added.
Nwoko emphasized that he has no personal or private connection with the woman and warned individuals and media outlets spreading the story to stop immediately or face legal consequences.
He further cautioned that anyone found guilty of spreading false information online would be prosecuted under the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, which prohibits defamation and misinformation in cyberspace.
