Senator Ned Nwoko has publicly addressed the recent denial of drug use allegations made by his estranged wife, popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. In a firm response, the senator emphasized that a solitary negative test result cannot establish a pattern of consistent sobriety or invalidate previous professional evaluations.
Court-Backed Assessments Versus a Single Test
In a statement released on January 8, 2026, via his communication team on the social media platform X, Senator Nwoko clarified his position. The statement, signed by his team, argued that temporary abstinence is fundamentally different from genuine recovery or taking full accountability.
The core of the senator's argument rests on earlier reports concerning Daniels' alleged use of drugs and alcohol. These reports were compiled by what the statement describes as independent and reputable centres located in both Nigeria and South Africa. According to Nwoko's team, these assessments were professionally documented and are intended to be presented as evidence in court.
"Presenting a later negative result as proof that no prior use occurred is misleading," the statement asserted. It further explained that such a result, at best, indicates abstinence over a short period but does not nullify earlier medical findings or the original reasons for intervention.
Questions Over Testing Conditions and Substance Severity
The communication from the senator's camp raised specific questions about the conditions under which Regina Daniels' recent drug test was conducted. This scrutiny casts doubt on the test's ability to counter the prior body of evidence.
Furthermore, the statement took aim at attempts to minimize the seriousness of the substances involved. It specifically mentioned MDMA, often referred to as Molly, stressing that its dangers cannot be downplayed through casual references or renaming. The team underscored that real healing is not an episodic event but requires confronting underlying issues.
A Call for Sustained Commitment Over Social Media Gestures
Nwoko's team emphasized that true rehabilitation demands a long-term commitment to professional support and honesty, elements they suggest cannot be replaced by a single test or a social media post. They characterized online declarations as "performative gestures" that fall short of meaningful accountability.
The senator also referenced a legal victory, noting that the court had previously ruled in his favour by dismissing unsubstantiated human rights claims filed by Daniels in the preceding year. The statement revealed that Nwoko had chosen to keep the matter private initially to allow Daniels an opportunity to seek help discreetly while preserving her relationship with their children.
Looking forward, the statement made it clear that any drug test result, including the one presented by Daniels, would be subject to rigorous court scrutiny. It concluded by stressing that the situation demands "reality supported by relevant, credible, and admissible evidence," moving beyond the realm of social media controversy.
