Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has firmly denied recent rumours suggesting that he plans to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike as his seventh wife and that she is pregnant with his child.
The senator’s response comes amid viral speculation surrounding his marriage to actress Regina Daniels, who recently deactivated her Instagram account.
Reports suggested that Daniels took this step after allegations surfaced that Nwoko had fathered a child with Ike, who had shared images of her baby bump on social media.
In a statement released by his communications office on Monday, Nwoko dismissed the claims as “baseless” and a product of “malicious speculation.”
He expressed disappointment over the spread of false information and categorically denied the reports.
The senator also addressed a separate rumour linking him to comments about singer Tuface Idibia and polygamy.
According to a viral report, Nwoko allegedly praised Tuface for embracing polygamy, claiming it was a way to create balance and avoid infidelity.
The fabricated quote suggested that Nwoko stated, “2face is a real representation of the African man. Wealth is defined by how many wives and children you have.
“Yes, they are at the forefront of your success as a man. Do you also see how he proposed to Natasha, without kneeling down?”
Nwoko’s office firmly refuted this, clarifying that the senator never made such remarks and emphasizing that the report was entirely false.
“As a public figure, and with his wife also being an actress, it is not unusual for bloggers seeking attention to fabricate such stories,” the statement noted.
The office stressed that Senator Nwoko is currently focused on his national assignment, working diligently to deliver on his political mandate, and has no time for distractions.
“We remind media practitioners of the consequences of spreading fake news and encourage journalists to verify information with this office before publication.
The public is advised to disregard these rumours and rely only on official statements from Senator Nwoko’s office,” the statement concluded.
This firm denial serves as a reminder of the challenges public figures face in navigating media scrutiny and the importance of responsible journalism in combating misinformation.
By Anthony Ogbekile
