Kinsmen of actress Regina Daniels have given her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, 48 hours to accept the return of the bride price and halt what they described as harassment of her family members.
The warning came in an open letter signed by Favour Awele Obi on behalf of the Ogwashi-Uku community in Delta State. The kinsmen accused Nwoko of disrespecting cultural traditions and using his influence to intimidate Regina’s relatives.
“With due respect to your office and person, we must express deep disappointment over your recent actions concerning our sister and her family. As a people, we value peace, fairness, and respect for our cultural traditions,” part of the letter read.
The community explained that under Ogwashi-Uku customs, a woman cannot be forced to remain in a marriage, and if she chooses to leave, her family is expected to return the bride price. They said Regina’s family had attempted to do so, but Nwoko allegedly refused to accept it.
The letter stated that if he continues to decline, the bride price would be deposited at Ikeleke Quarter in Ogwashi-Uku, a traditional act that would formally end the marriage.
The kinsmen also condemned the reported arrest and intimidation of Regina’s relatives, calling the actions “oppressive and an affront to our people and long-standing traditions.”
The letter, shared on Instagram by Regina’s elder brother, Sweezzy, and actor Stanley Ontop, urged Nwoko to restore peace by respecting customs and ensuring the release of all affected family members.
Earlier this week, Regina accused her estranged husband of ordering the arrest of her brother and sister after she refused to return to him.
Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko married in 2019 and have two sons together. As of press time, Nwoko has not responded to the community’s letter.
