In a surprising turn of events, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has deactivated her Instagram account. While the reason for her sudden departure from the platform remains unclear, it coincides with swirling rumors about her husband, Ned Munir Nwoko, allegedly marrying and impregnating another actress, Chika Ike.
This isn’t the first time Nwoko and Ike have been linked in rumors. In 2020, a viral video insinuated that Ike and the politician had been in a relationship before he married Daniels. Although Ike denied those rumors at the time, she has not revealed the identity of the father of her unborn child or her current partner.
Ned Nwoko, a Nigerian politician and philanthropist, has firmly denied the latest rumors that he fathered a child with Chika Ike. These rumors, which gained traction on social media, also claimed that Nwoko and Ike were planning to marry soon. Speculations reached a fever pitch after Ike announced she was expecting her first child.
In response, Nwoko’s director of communications released a statement on social media, calling the claims malicious. The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to recent false rumors 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. Similarly, reports claiming he made statements about Tuface and polygamy are completely untrue.”
The statement further emphasized, “As a public figure, and with his wife also being an actress, it is not unusual for bloggers seeking attention to fabricate such stories. However, Senator Nwoko is currently on a national assignment, focused on delivering on his political mandate, and has no time for distractions. This office remains available to journalists for verification of information, and we remind media practitioners of the consequences of spreading fake news. The public is advised to disregard these rumors and rely only on official statements from his office.”
Despite the denial, the rumors have continued to generate buzz, with fans and followers sharing their reactions on social media. Some have expressed support for Regina Daniels, while others remain skeptical about the situation.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by public figures in navigating personal and professional rumors in the age of social media. As Regina Daniels takes a step back from Instagram, her fans are left wondering about the real reasons behind her decision and hoping for clarity in the near future.
