Yemi Obafemi
Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has reacted to recent claims by his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, describing her public statements as misleading and emotionally charged rather than focused on the welfare of their children.
In a post shared on Tuesday, Regina wrote: “People may believe that I am happy, but no mother can be at peace while separated from her children. I chose not to allow that pain to define or imprison me, which is why it took time for me to walk away.”
She further accused Senator Nwoko of deliberately exposing their children to public scrutiny, stating: “The repeated public exposure of my children reflects a troubling and deliberate pursuit of negative attention by their father.”
She questioned his motives, adding that it was “reasonable to question whether his behavior is motivated by public engagement rather than parental responsibility.
However, in a statement issued by Senator Nwoko’s communications team, her account was strongly disputed. The statement said: “The recent posts by Regina present a version of events that is both misleading and inconsistent with long-established family practice.”
Addressing her claims about public exposure of the children, the statement noted: “Publicly sharing moments involving the children has never been new, unusual, or controversial within the family.”
It added that Regina herself had previously posted images of her own children and those of other wives “without any objection, hesitation, or concern for privacy.”
The statement continued: “To now describe the very same actions as harmful, simply because they no longer align with her present narrative, makes it hard to ignore the inconsistency in her claims.”
On allegations that she had been denied access to the children, the communications team said: “Equally misleading is the suggestion that she has been prevented from being present in the children’s lives. Her prolonged absence has been by choice, not force.”
According to the statement, “The children have not been hidden from her; rather, they have been safeguarded in an environment that prioritises routine, care, and emotional balance.”
Referencing court proceedings, the communications team disclosed: “The court ruled in favour of Senator Ned Munir 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).”
It added that the matter had been adjourned to “4 February 2026 for hearing of the substantive suit,” while a fundamental rights action filed against Senator Nwoko and the Nigeria Police was “struck out and dismissed.”
According to the statement, the family initially chose discretion: “This restraint was intentional, aimed at giving her the space, privacy, and dignity to seek therapy without public pressure or embarrassment.” It warned.
The statement concluded: “Her recent post seems less about the wellbeing of the children and more about stirring online sympathy by shaping the story to elicit emotion.
“the most responsible and meaningful step remains compliance with the court-directed rehabilitation process and a demonstrated commitment to sustained personal wellness. “
