Senator Ned Nwoko has dismissed widespread rumors that he is set to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike and is the father of her unborn child, labeling the reports as fabricated and misleading.
Speculation surged after Nwoko’s wife, Regina Daniels, deactivated her Instagram account, intensifying gossip about a potential marital rift. However, in an official statement released by the Director of Communications, Office of Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, the lawmaker described the allegations as entirely false and a product of malicious speculation.
“Our attention has been drawn to the recent false rumors alleging that Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko is planning to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike as his seventh wife and that she is pregnant for him,” the statement read. “We categorically state that these claims are entirely baseless.”
Additionally, Nwoko condemned reports linking him to comments about music legend Tuface Idibia and his alleged support for the singer marrying Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawuru.
“Similarly, reports claiming he made statements about Tuface and polygamy are completely untrue. 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 continued.
Despite the swirling controversy, Chika Ike has yet to issue any response to the claims.
Senator Nwoko, who represents Delta North, emphasized that his primary focus remains on national duty and legislative responsibilities, dismissing the rumors as distractions aimed at sensationalism.
“This office remains available to journalists for verification of information, and we remind media practitioners of the consequences of spreading fake news,” the statement warned, urging the public to rely only on official statements for accurate updates.
