Senator Ned Nwoko has dismissed claims by his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, that she has been denied access to their children, stating that a court has already set conditions she must meet before contact can be restored.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his communications team and shared on his official X account, Nwoko described Daniels’ recent social media posts as misleading and inconsistent with established family arrangements.
He denied suggestions that the children were being hidden from their mother, insisting that the claims do not reflect the true situation.
According to the statement, the children have always been raised in a stable environment that prioritises routine, emotional balance, and overall wellbeing. Nwoko maintained that Daniels’ absence from their lives was a personal choice rather than a result of denial or restriction by him.
Nwoko further disclosed that a court has already intervened in the matter and issued specific directives regarding Daniels’ access to their two children, Munir, aged five, and Khalifa, aged three.
He said the court ruled that Daniels must undergo drug rehabilitation and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before access to the children can 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,” the statement said. It added that the case has been adjourned to February 4, 2026, for the hearing of the substantive suit.
Addressing 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, Nwoko cautioned against using online platforms to address sensitive family matters.
He warned that such posts risk turning the children into “emotional shields” and diverting attention from unresolved personal issues.
The statement emphasised that children deserve parents who are emotionally stable, mentally sound, and consistently present.
Nwoko urged Daniels to comply fully with the court’s directives, describing rehabilitation and demonstrated personal wellness as the most responsible path forward.
He concluded by expressing hope that the period ahead would be focused on healing and recovery rather than renewed social media controversy.
