Olushola Omogbehin
Following the recent viral video showing Senator Ned Nwokolo with another woman, the Nigerian politician and husband to actress Regina Daniels has debunked reports claiming he has married another wife.
In a statement via his Instagram page on Saturday, Nwoko described the claims as “false” and “malicious”, adding that a video being circulated online was being twisted for clout.
“A video recently brought to my attention shows a young woman who visited with her team under the Peace Ambassadors initiative, led by Ambassador Dr. Adejo Sule, and it is now being circulated online with false claims attempting to affiliate me with her,” Nwoko wrote.
“It is unfortunate what social media has become, a space where moments are easily twisted for clout and misinformation.
“During the visit, photographs were taken with members of the delegation, as is customary whenever I receive guests.”
The Delta North senator who insisted that he has no personal connection with the woman in question, said it was “mischievous and malicious” for anyone to exploit such gestures to fabricate false narratives.
“Let me state clearly and unequivocally that the news being propagated around her visit is entirely false. I do not have any form of personal or private connection with her,” he added.
He warned individuals and media outlets spreading the rumour to stop or be prepared to face legal action.
“Any further propagation of this false narrative will attract appropriate legal action. The Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 remains in full force and applies to anyone involved in the deliberate spread of falsehood or defamation in cyberspace,” he said.
