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The Digest:

Rita Daniels, mother of actress Regina Daniels, has revealed she initially opposed her daughter's marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko, contradicting long-standing public perception that she arranged the union. In a resurfaced BBC Igbo interview, Rita disclosed she was the "last person to know" about the relationship and tried to counsel Regina against it, but ultimately chose to bear public criticism to protect her daughter's happiness.

Key Points:
  • Rita Daniels denied widespread claims she "sold" her daughter to Ned Nwoko.
  • She revealed she was the "last person to know" about their relationship.
  • Rita attempted to counsel Regina against the marriage but faced defiance.
  • She described noticing her daughter becoming "stubborn" about the relationship.
  • The mother and senator were political opponents at the time.
  • Rita ultimately supported the marriage to protect her daughter's peace.
  • She stated she preferred bearing public blame rather than letting it fall on Regina.
The revelation adds new complexity to the ongoing public drama, highlighting a mother's difficult choice between parental guidance and her daughter's determined life decisions.

Sources: The Cable, BBC Igbo

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