By Rita Enemuru, Reporting
NIGERIAN politician and businessman, Prince Ned Nwoko, has denied widespread claims that he married actress Regina Daniels when she was 17 years old, insisting that she was 21 at the time of their marriage.
In a post made on his official Facebook page on Thursday, Nwoko described the circulating claims as false and misleading.
He explained that during his first meeting with Regina, he had asked her about her age, and she told him she was 21 years old.
According to him, she also presented her Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voter’s card, which showed she was born on 10 October 1998.
“I informed her that I would keep this document in my possession, and I have done so since that day,” Nwoko said.
He further stated that he had seen a BBC interview granted by Regina’s mother after their marriage, where her age was also confirmed.
The Delta North senator clarified that their marriage took place six years ago, which means Regina Daniels is currently 27 years old.
He urged the public to disregard any suggestion that he married her at 17, calling such claims “false and unverifiable.”
“The facts are verifiable and indisputable. Until this is done, I urge the public to approach all her claims with caution and discernment, especially taking into account her current mental condition, having started and abandoned her rehabilitation from illegal drug addiction,” he added.
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