Regina Daniels Speaks Out: Defends Mother, Addresses Marriage to Ned Nwoko Amid Online Backlash

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has publicly addressed the controversies surrounding her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko, declaring her unwavering focus on her children and her strong support for her mother, Rita Daniels, amid intense social media criticism.

The issue, which began with a viral video on October 18, escalated into allegations of drug use and the alleged arrest of her family members. On Wednesday, Daniels took to Instagram, sharing an emotional video where she spoke candidly about her marriage, her family, and the impact of the ongoing drama on her peace of mind.

“Tell me why everyone else is sleeping while I can’t. I’m not going to cry. You don’t do that in front of the camera. This means I’m tough, and I’m not crying,” she said, revealing the emotional strain she has endured.

Appealing to Nigerians to stop attacking her mother, Daniels described Rita as her “pillar and protector.” She vowed to raise her sons, Munir (born 2020) and Khalifa (born 2022), with or without her husband’s support.

“Hey guys, please stop insulting my mom, I beg you. She’s the best thing that ever happened to me. She’s my God on earth. For seven years, my mom held it down. You all insulted her, but she tried. She warned me. My brothers warned me. Everybody did,” she said.

Daniels also revealed that her family initially opposed her marriage to Nwoko, but she went ahead because she was deeply in love.
“Everyone said no. My mom warned me, my brothers were fighting, breaking bottles. I even went to the police station and said, ‘Arrest me! My family doesn’t want me to marry the love of my life,’” she recalled.

Addressing claims that her mother pushed her into the marriage for money, Daniels clarified that she had been financially supporting her family long before getting married.
“You all should stop saying I got married out of greed. Excuse me — we were not broke! What amount of money can a man give to a mother who already has a child providing for the whole family? Through me, my mom trained all her children. I was a blessing to her, and God used me to settle her,” she said.

Despite the ongoing challenges, Daniels expressed continued respect for her husband, emphasizing that her decision to remain calm was out of consideration for their children.
“I did fall in love, and I still care and respect him. That’s love — care and respect. The only reason I’m not fighting you, Ned, is that I want Mona and Khalifa’s father’s name to remain strong. But they can take mine,” she stated.

In the caption accompanying her post, Daniels reaffirmed her independence and acceptance of her life’s choices, writing:
“For the record, I don’t regret anything. Na only me carry my leg enter. This was a route I was meant to take — not my final destination.”