“I Was Never His Wife”: Regina Daniels’ Explosive Confession Shakes Nollywood As She Accuses Ned Nwoko Of Abuse And Drug Manipulation

In a shocking revelation that has sent shockwaves through Nollywood and social media, popular actress Regina Daniels has opened up about her troubled relationship with billionaire politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, accusing him of enabling her drug use, manipulating her emotions, and exploiting her vulnerability. The confession, shared via her Instagram stories on Sunday, November 9, 2025, marks the most direct and emotional public statement the actress has ever made about her long-speculated marriage to the Delta-born senator — a union she now claims never legally existed.

Regina, 26, began her statement by addressing Nwoko’s recent allegations that her family and friends were responsible for sabotaging her rehabilitation and fueling her alleged addiction to illegal substances. According to her, those claims were not only false but part of a broader campaign by the senator to destroy her reputation and isolate her from everyone who genuinely cared for her. “Ned, how could you lie so openly and without even small remorse? You know my family has absolutely nothing to do with this,” she wrote. “You have always tried to cut them off because of the bond we share, and now you are trying to make them look bad for no reason.”

Admitting to drug use, Regina made it clear that her substance struggles were being twisted and exaggerated to distract from the real issue — what she described as a cycle of control, abuse, and manipulation. “Fine, I did drugs. So what? Is that even the issue between us? The moment we had a fight, you rushed to the public shouting ‘drugs, drugs, drugs,’ because you knew it would make a perfect story for the media,” she confessed, accusing Nwoko of weaponizing her private battles for public sympathy.

The actress, who rose to fame as a teenage star before marrying Nwoko in 2019, painted a disturbing picture of emotional isolation and psychological torment behind the glamour that fans once admired. “You want to arrest everyone around me so that I will have no one left beside me, no friend, no support, no safe place to turn to. Then when I’m completely broken, you expect me to come back to you. That has always been your strategy — break people down, make them weak, and then have your way with them,” she wrote in another part of her statement.

What stunned the public even more was Regina’s claim that Nwoko not only knew about her drug use but actively encouraged it. “You say you want me to go for rehab, but you are the same Ned who always wanted me high because, in your words, I’m ‘sexier’ when I’m high,” she alleged. The post went on to accuse the senator of physical and sexual assault. “Why don’t you tell them how you force yourself on me whenever I say no? Or how you lock me up, seize my phones, and call me ‘mentally unstable’ whenever I say I no longer want this relationship.”

Regina’s words were laced with both rage and heartbreak, revealing what appeared to be a deeply toxic dynamic. She accused Nwoko of isolating her from her family, restricting communication, and using medical professionals to manipulate her health records. “You take my phones for weeks because you hate that I talk to my family a lot. You forced doctors to inject me with drugs meant for patients with bipolar disorder so that you could label me as mentally unstable. Stop using the ‘drugs’ narrative to distract people from your abuse,” she wrote.

In one of the most explosive parts of her post, Regina Daniels declared that she was never legally married to Ned Nwoko, contradicting years of media coverage that described her as his wife. “For the record, I would have filed for divorce long ago if there was ever a legal marriage between us,” she stated firmly. “We were never married in any court of law. Marriage is not by force. Love is not by force. Stop trying to control what no longer belongs to you.”

The revelation has thrown fans and industry insiders into a frenzy, with many questioning how such a high-profile relationship could have existed outside the bounds of legal recognition. The couple’s supposed marriage had always been a subject of debate due to their significant age difference — Regina was 19 at the time of their union, while Nwoko was 59 — and the senator’s polygamous status. Yet, for the first time, Regina has publicly denied that any lawful ceremony took place.

Social media has since erupted with mixed reactions. While many expressed sympathy for Regina and applauded her courage in speaking out, others accused her of attempting to rewrite history and evade accountability. “It’s heartbreaking if all this is true,” one X (formerly Twitter) user wrote. “No woman deserves to be controlled, no matter who she married.” Another user, however, countered, “She enjoyed the luxury when it suited her, now she’s calling it abuse. Both of them need to take responsibility.”

As the story continues to dominate headlines, Ned Nwoko has yet to issue an official response. Calls and messages to his media team reportedly went unanswered as of press time. The senator, who represents Delta North in the Nigerian Senate, has in recent weeks appeared increasingly active on social media, where he has accused Regina’s relatives of interference and claimed that she was battling “a serious drug addiction.”

Industry observers believe this latest scandal could have far-reaching implications, not only for the actress’s public image but also for her political and business affiliations tied to Nwoko’s influence. Insiders claim that several endorsement deals are already under review, with some brands distancing themselves from the controversy until the truth becomes clearer.

Regina, however, ended her statement with a note of resilience, saying she refuses to be silenced by shame or fear. “I just feel so ashamed that all these had to come out in the messiest way,” she wrote. “But maybe it had to happen this way for me to finally find my strength. I will not let anyone write my story for me anymore.”

Her words echo those of countless women who have found their voices after years of silence, igniting new conversations about power imbalance, emotional manipulation, and abuse within celebrity relationships. Whether her claims will lead to legal action or further expose deeper truths about the couple’s private life remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — Regina Daniels’ confession has redefined public perception of what many once thought was a fairytale romance, revealing instead a haunting story of control, addiction, and the fight for personal freedom.

As of this morning, the actress’s Instagram stories have been viewed over two million times, and her name continues to trend across Nigeria’s digital space. For fans and critics alike, this unfolding drama is more than just celebrity gossip — it is a raw, painful reminder that fame often hides what the camera refuses to show.