Senator Ned Nwoko has dismissed allegations by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, that she is being denied access to their children, stressing that a court has already set specific conditions she must meet before contact can be restored.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his communications team and shared on his X account, Nwoko described Daniels’ recent social media posts as “misleading and inconsistent with long-established family practice.”
He added that sharing family moments involving the children has never been unusual or controversial within the household.
Addressing claims that the children were being kept from their mother, Nwoko said, “The recent posts by Regina present a version of events that is both misleading and inconsistent with long-established family practice.” He stressed that the children have always been raised in an environment focused on routine, emotional balance, and stability, noting that Daniels’ absence from their lives has been voluntary.
The statement also revealed that an Abuja court has intervened, issuing directives for Daniels’ access to their two sons, Munir, aged five, and Khalifa, aged three.
According to the statement, the court ordered that Daniels must undergo drug rehabilitation and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before she can see the children. “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, noting that the case has been adjourned to February 4, 2026, for the substantive hearing.
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Nwoko also addressed Daniels’ emotional post on Monday, in which she spoke about the pain of separation and her hope to see the children soon. He warned that such posts could turn the children into “emotional shields” and distract from personal issues that remain unresolved.
“Children deserve a parent who is emotionally present, mentally sound and sober most of the time. This is not an unreasonable expectation; it is the minimum standard of care any parent owes their children,” the statement said.
The senator urged Daniels to comply fully with the court’s directives, describing rehabilitation and demonstrated personal wellness as the most responsible course of action. He concluded by expressing hope that the coming period would be used for healing and recovery, rather than renewed controversy on social media.