Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has proposed a ban on the use of dollars in Nigeria to address the economic crisis and curb the depreciation of the naira. During a National Assembly plenary, Nwoko argued that the excessive focus on dollars was detrimental to the naira's value in the global market.
However, this stance contradicts the public display of dollars by his sixth wife, actress Regina Daniels, who frequently showcases her husband's financial gifts on social media. Despite Nwoko's call for a dollar ban, Daniels has shared instances of receiving substantial amounts in dollars, including a $100,000 credit transaction from Nwoko in January 2023.
The actress has been a patron of Nigerian vendors who charge in dollars for their products, creating scrutiny around the senator's advocacy. Nwoko's proposal highlights the tension between his public position on the use of dollars and the personal choices within his family.
The juxtaposition raises questions about the practicality and consistency of the proposed measure in the context of his family's financial practices. Nigerians have called out Nwoko for the apparent contradiction, questioning the sincerity and feasibility of his proposal given the observed disparities in his family's financial transactions.
