The Digest:
Senator Ned Nwoko has responded to his estranged wife Regina Daniels’ allegations, stating that a court has ordered she must complete drug rehabilitation and a welfare assessment before being granted access to their two children.
Key Points:
- Senator Ned Nwoko responded to Regina Daniels’ custody claims via a statement from his communications team.
- He stated that a court has ruled that Daniels must undergo drug rehabilitation and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before accessing their children, Munir (5) and Khalifa (3).
- The substantive custody suit has been adjourned to February 4, 2026.
- Nwoko accused Daniels of misrepresenting events and mobilizing online sentiment, noting that sharing children's images was a long-standing family practice she previously participated in.
- He asserted her absence from the children's lives was by choice and that the children are in a stable, routine-focused environment.
- The statement framed the call for rehab as a protective measure for the children’s well-being, not punishment.
- It concluded that compliance with the court-mandated process is the responsible path to restoring contact.
Sources: The Guardian Nigeria
