Regina must undergo drug rehab before access to children — Ned Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko has disputed recent social media posts by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, regarding their children, insisting that they have not been hidden from her and that her absence has been by choice.

He noted that a court has already addressed the matter, directing Daniels to undergo rehabilitation and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before access to their children can be restored.

In a statement shared on his X account by his communications team on Tuesday, Nwoko described Daniels’ posts as “misleading and inconsistent with long-established family practice.”

“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 added that the suggestion Daniels has been prevented from being present in the children’s lives is “equally misleading.”

Nwoko emphasised that the children have always been cared for in an environment prioritising 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 statement followed Daniels’ Monday post, in which she spoke about the pain of being separated from her children, saying no mother could be at peace under such circumstances. She added that despite the challenges, she remained committed to seeing her children 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 also highlighted that the court had addressed these issues: “The ruling was resolved in favour of Senator Ned Nwoko, with clear directions that Regina Daniels must undergo drug rehabilitation and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before access can be restored to Munir (5) and Khalifa (3), the children of the marriage.

“The matter has been adjourned to 4 February 2026 for hearing of the substantive suit.”

He further urged Daniels to comply with court directives, noting that her online posts risk “using the children as emotional shields to deflect from unresolved personal issues” and stressing that the “most responsible and meaningful step remains compliance with the court-directed rehabilitation process and a demonstrated commitment to sustained personal wellness.”

Nwoko concluded, “It is our hope that this window of quietude will be used for healing and recovery, rather than generating another cycle of online attention.”