Senator Ned Nwoko has addressed a viral photo and video showing him beside a young woman, which recently sparked rumors suggesting she might be his new wife.
The image, which circulated widely on social media, surfaced amid growing reports of tension between Nwoko and his actress wife, Regina Daniels. Many online users had speculated about a possible new relationship, but the senator has now set the record straight.
In a statement shared on his official page, Nwoko explained that the woman in question was part of a delegation from the Peace Ambassadors Initiative, led by Ambassador Dr. Adejo Sule, who paid him a courtesy visit.
He wrote:
"PUBLIC STATEMENT
A video recently brought to my attention shows a young woman who visited with her team under the Peace Ambassadors initiative, led by Ambassador Dr. Adejo Sule, and it is now being circulated online with false claims attempting to affiliate me with her. It is unfortunate what social media has become, a space where moments are easily twisted for clout and misinformation.
During the visit, photographs were taken with members of the delegation, as is customary whenever I receive guests. This is not unusual; even in public places or outdoor events, people often request to take pictures with me, and I oblige. It is therefore mischievous and malicious for anyone to exploit such gestures to fabricate false narratives.
Let me state clearly and unequivocally that the news being propagated around her visit is entirely false. I do not have any form of personal or private connection with her.
I strongly caution individuals, groups, or media outlets spreading this fabricated story to desist immediately. Any further propagation of this false narrative will attract appropriate legal action. The Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 remains in full force and applies to anyone involved in the deliberate spread of falsehood or defamation in cyberspace."
Nwoko’s response comes as online chatter about his marriage intensifies. His statement appears aimed at quelling rumors and reaffirming that the viral images were purely from an official visit, not a personal encounter.