Nigerian senator Ned Nwoko has become embroiled in a public feud with political activist Omoyele Sowore over controversial claims made against Nwoko’s wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels.
The controversy began when a man identified as Tumo alleged that Regina Daniels’ children were not fathered by Nwoko and claimed she had been romantically involved with several young men in Abuja. The sensational accusations quickly went viral online, prompting outrage from Nwoko, who allegedly ordered Tumo’s arrest.
Sowore, known for his strong advocacy for civil liberties, condemned the arrest and expressed support for Tumo’s right to free speech. However, Tumo later retracted his statements, claiming that the widely circulated video was fake and artificially generated using AI.
In a swift rebuttal, Nwoko posted another video in which Tumo appeared to reaffirm his allegations, boldly daring the senator to take legal action. Nwoko responded by confirming that the case was already in court and criticized Sowore for defending someone he labeled a “miscreant.”
In a strongly worded post, the senator wrote:
“This is who busybody jobless Sowore is pretending to be defending. Sowore and the boy are miscreants and nonentities. He challenged me to go to court—he has landed in the appropriate court. Justice will take its course. One million cyberbullying idiots can’t stop him from being prosecuted and punished as appropriate.”
The saga has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many users supporting Nwoko’s stance:
- @special_ghabbie: “Let him face the consequences of his actions, you are doing well sir.”
- @julia.gold.5851: “Nice one 🙌🙌🙌 please don’t forgive him sir, so others can learn to mind their business 😂😂😂.”
- @kachi_wears_: “10 years in prison is fair enough. Very jobless fellow.”
- @fairy_brownshugar: “Supported💯📌📌📌. The internet has made people forget how to respect others… let him learn a lesson.”
- @edinoojonele: “Sir, please don’t forgive him.”
- @izutech_1: “Even VDM warned this guy and he still insulted him. No single evidence. Talking about someone’s wife—una no dey fear?”
- @abby_adex: “Serves him right. Stop spreading unverified news—una no go hear.”
The situation continues to develop as legal proceedings move forward. Neither Sowore nor Tumo has issued further statements at the time of this report.
