The ongoing controversy surrounding Nollywood actress Regina Daniels' age has taken a new turn after a curious Nigerian woman conducted her own investigation using official government records.
The Age Investigation That Went Viral
Anita Chinwe Ihebinikeon decided to verify widespread claims that Regina Daniels married billionaire politician Ned Nwoko when she was just 17 years old. The woman took to Facebook to share her surprising findings after checking the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.
According to the voter's registration card she discovered, Regina Daniels was born on October 10, 1998. This confirmation came after Anita encountered online posts suggesting this birth date and decided to conduct her own verification through official channels.
Mixed Reactions and Public Debate
The revelation sparked intense discussions among fans and social media users, with many expressing confusion about the actress's actual age. The controversy stems from Regina Daniels' own allegations that Ned Nwoko married her when she was 17, while her mother claimed she was 20 at the time of marriage.
Social media reactions highlighted the public's divided opinions. Emeasoba Lucy commented: "Which one should we believe? The mother said she was 20 when she got married, she said 17, online in-laws said 19, confusion everywhere."
Other users questioned the reliability of voter registration records. Peterside Vincent Stanley noted: "It's possible to give a fake age when voting possibly when the PVC was issued she was not eligible. The best option for age is birth certificate."
Broader Context of the Marriage Controversy
The age investigation comes amid ongoing marital tensions between Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko. Legit.ng had previously reported that the actress accused the Delta state senator of marrying her when she was underage.
Adding fuel to the fire, an old interview with Ned Nwoko resurfaced online where the politician admitted he didn't marry Regina Daniels out of love. The billionaire businessman provided detailed explanations about their union that raised further questions among concerned netizens.
Meanwhile, some social media users like Hope Adison questioned the timeline: "She couldn't have been 17 years when Ned married her. Do the maths - she was already acting movies back to back in Asaba Nollywood by then. Does it mean she dropped out of secondary school to be acting those movies?"
The investigation into Regina Daniels' age continues to generate significant online engagement, with many Nigerians calling for clearer evidence and official documentation to settle the matter once and for all.
