Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has denied claims that he married actress Regina Daniels when she was 17 years old.

In a statement shared on X, Nwoko explained that during their first meeting, Regina told him she was 21 and presented her INEC voter’s card as proof, showing her date of birth as October 10, 1998.

“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,” he wrote.

Nwoko added that he kept a copy of the voter’s card in his possession and referenced an interview with Regina’s mother to support his account.

“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,” Nwoko said.

He also urged the public to approach such allegations cautiously, citing Regina’s ongoing challenges with drug rehabilitation.

“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.