Nigerian filmmaker Stanley Ontop has sparked significant online debate after publicly criticizing the wives of Nigerian senators for their apparent silence regarding the ongoing marital difficulties between actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.
Filmmaker's Viral Social Media Outburst
Through his Instagram account, Stanley Ontop directly questioned the Senators' Wives Association about their lack of response to the situation involving their secretary, Regina Daniels, who was appointed to the position in 2023. The filmmaker expressed his frustration with what he perceives as their indifference to the struggles of one of their own.
"Senators' wives association, how far na? Una never hear wetin dey happen to your Secretary? Mrs. Akpabio, what's up? Is Nigeria actually a working country? It might be her turn tomorrow, speak out now!" Stanley wrote in his viral post.
Regina Daniels' Emotional Breakdown
The controversy comes after Regina Daniels shared an emotional video on her Instagram Story where she broke down in tears while discussing her mental health struggles. The young mother of two confessed to feeling overwhelmed and hinted at possibly returning to her husband despite their ongoing issues.
"I tried. I feel like I'm going crazy, I'm losing my mind, and it's not making any sense. I'm really crying in front of everybody," Regina said in the vulnerable clip that has since gone viral.
Colleagues Express Concern
Fellow actress Doris Ogala has raised serious concerns about Regina's wellbeing, revealing that the actress has been isolating herself and refusing to open her door to visitors. According to Doris, Regina is currently staying at her Lagos residence while her mother, Rita Daniels, remains in Abuja.
Doris further claimed that Regina's mother is devastated by the ongoing situation and that several influential figures have declined to intervene due to fear of Senator Ned Nwoko's power and influence.
Public Reactions and Social Media Debate
The situation has generated massive discussion on social media platforms, with many Nigerians expressing divided opinions on the matter.
User @elegbedeolawunmi commented: "All of them are enduring same fate from their husbands allegedly."
Another user, @iamfaithie_o, questioned the expectation that older women would support Regina's position: "Wait oh! Y'all are calling out those women? As in 'our mother's time' women? Women that endured in their marriage just so they can remain married."
Some commentators have criticized the attention given to the celebrity marriage drama while more pressing national issues remain unaddressed. User @amakzy01 noted: "Residents doctors have been on strike since 8 days now nobody is saying anything about that na family matter Una want us to talk."
Resurfaced Interview Adds Fuel to Fire
Adding to the controversy, an old interview with Senator Ned Nwoko has resurfaced online, in which the politician admitted that he did not marry Regina Daniels for love. The 2024 interview has gone viral amid the current marital crisis, with many social media users analyzing the businessman's comments about their union.
The situation continues to develop as more details emerge about the state of the marriage between the prominent politician and the Nollywood actress, with public interest showing no signs of diminishing.
