by Lovely Onohwakpor
Nwoko Counters Daniels’ Claims, Says Court Set Conditions for Reuniting with Children
Senator Ned Nwoko has rejected claims made by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, about being denied access to their children, insisting that her absence has been voluntary and subject to existing court directives.
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In a statement released on Tuesday by his communications team and shared on his X account, Nwoko described recent social media posts by Daniels as “misleading and inconsistent with long-established family practice,” adding that the children have not been hidden from her.
According to the statement, a court has already considered the matter and ruled that Daniels must undergo rehabilitation and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before access to their children can be restored.
“The recent posts by Regina present a version of events that is both misleading and inconsistent with long-established family practice. Publicly sharing moments involving the children has never been new, unusual, or controversial within the family,” the statement said.
It further dismissed suggestions that Daniels had been deliberately excluded from the children’s lives, noting that the children have consistently been raised in an environment that prioritises routine, emotional balance and stability.
“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 added.
The response followed a post shared by Daniels on Monday in which she spoke about the pain of being separated from her children, stating that no mother could be at peace under such circumstances. She said she remained hopeful of seeing them soon, writing: “I may be young, but I am such a mum. I enjoy being a mum and I miss being a mum. I will definitely see my kids soon!”
Nwoko reiterated that the court had ruled in his favour, directing that Daniels complete a drug rehabilitation process and undergo an assessment by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before contact with their children, Munir, 5, and Khalifa, 3, can resume. The case, he said, has been adjourned until 4 February 2026 for hearing of the substantive suit.
He urged Daniels to comply with the court’s directives, cautioning that her online posts risk “using the children as emotional shields to deflect from unresolved personal issues.”
“The most responsible and meaningful step remains compliance with the court-directed rehabilitation process and a demonstrated commitment to sustained personal wellness,” the statement said.
Nwoko concluded by expressing hope that the period ahead would be used for healing and recovery, “rather than generating another cycle of online attention.”
