By Deborah Nnamdi
Senator Ned Nwoko has spoken publicly for the first time about his ongoing conflict with his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, and her family, following the recent arrest of her brother, Samuel Daniels, popularly known as Sammy West.
In a detailed statement released on Sunday, the Delta North lawmaker accused Regina’s siblings and friends of being a major influence on her alleged drug use and of repeatedly interfering with her rehabilitation process.
According to Nwoko, Sammy often visited his home to harass his children, domestic staff, and security officers, especially when he was not around.
“This is someone I sponsored through his last two years at the University of Ekpoma,” Nwoko said. “I bought his musical instruments, rented and furnished a flat for him in Abuja, in addition to the house I bought for Regina in Asaba before our marriage. I also routinely provided allowances to all members of the family, including her mother, Rita Daniels. In the last two years alone, I transferred ₦125 million to her.”
The senator alleged that Regina had been undergoing rehabilitation for drug dependence, and doctors had advised that she limit contact with certain individuals. However, he claimed her siblings—Sammy and Destiny—and friends such as Sonia Uche Montana consistently disregarded medical advice.
“They would come into the house uninvited, sometimes forcing their way in and bringing her the same drugs she was being treated for,” he alleged. “Instead of helping her recover, they encouraged her addiction and frustrated the doctors and therapists.”
Nwoko further claimed that Sammy and his brother Lawrence first introduced Regina to the drugs, adding that both, along with some of her friends, were also users.
He recounted a recent confrontation that allegedly escalated after he asked Sammy’s girlfriend to leave his house. “At 4 a.m., I found Regina high and on the phone. She said Sammy’s girlfriend was in her room. I was shocked because she’s one of the enablers. After I asked my driver to drop her off, Sammy came shouting, demanding that I face him. He was ranting and threatening, waking everyone, including the children. I had to order my security to push him out.”
The senator also accused Regina’s family and friends of harassing police officers stationed at his residence, claiming they insulted and threatened them whenever they tried to enforce doctors’ orders.
He described a series of troubling incidents, including Regina staying out all night without contact and failing to return home after their children’s birthday. “I took so much nonsense for the sake of the kids,” Nwoko said.
On the viral video showing an altercation at his residence, Nwoko alleged it was staged by Regina’s sister and her friend. “Everything that happened that day was in my house, in my absence. Nobody was beaten. The video was filmed entirely in front of my house. It was a pure Nollywood scene,” he said.
The senator also disclosed that despite funding the education and welfare of Regina’s family— including giving $75,000 to her brother Lawrence for a master’s degree in London—Sammy refused similar offers.
“Sammy should focus on building his life and career independently,” Nwoko stated. “He has been arrested several times by the police and EFCC. What he needs now is total rehabilitation.”
His statement comes amid escalating social media drama between him and the Daniels family, following reports of Sammy’s arrest and allegations that Nwoko sent thugs to assault Regina—claims the senator has vehemently denied..
