Senator Ned Nwoko has denied allegations that he plans to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike as his seventh wife and that she is carrying his child, amid reports of an affair between the two and heightened speculation following the silence of his wife Regina Daniels, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
Rumours surrounding Nwoko intensified after his wife, Regina Daniels, deactivated her Instagram account, sparking public speculation.
However, in a statement released by his Director of Communications, the claims were dismissed as ‘entirely baseless’ and a product of malicious speculation, urging the public to disregard them.
The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to the recent false rumours 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. We categorically state that these claims are entirely baseless and a product of malicious speculation.”
It also addressed claims that Nwoko had made controversial remarks regarding Tuface Idibia and polygamy.
“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,” it added.
The statement noted that Nwoko, who is currently engaged in a national assignment, remains committed to fulfilling his political obligations and will not be swayed by distractions.
The office also cautioned against spreading false information and advised the public to disregard these rumors and rely solely on official statements from Nwoko’s office.
