The lawmaker representing Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko, has dismissed claims that he has married another woman, calling the reports false and misleading.
In a statement on his Instagram on Saturday, Nwoko said the rumours stemmed from a recent courtesy visit by the Peace Ambassadors Initiative, led by Ambassador Dr. Adejo Sule.
“A video recently brought to my attention shows a young woman who visited with her team under the Peace Ambassadors initiative. It is now being circulated online with false claims attempting to affiliate me with her,” he said.
Nwoko criticized social media for spreading misinformation. “It is unfortunate what social media has become—a space where moments are easily twisted for clout and misinformation.”
He explained that the woman in the viral video was part of an official delegation.
“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,” he said.
The senator warned against using such photos to create false narratives. “It is therefore mischievous and malicious for anyone to exploit such gestures to fabricate false narratives,” Nwoko said.
He also cautioned those spreading the story: “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.”
The clarification comes amid speculation about his marriage to Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, with some users falsely claiming he had secretly married another woman. Nwoko urged the public to verify information before sharing it online.
