A throwback statement from Regina Daniels' father, Mr Jude Ojeogwu, has resurfaced online and gone viral amid the ongoing marital crisis between the Nollywood actress and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.
Father's Strong Opposition Revealed
In the 2019 post that recently circulated on social media, Ojeogwu expressed strong disapproval of his daughter's marriage to the billionaire politician. The timing of this rediscovery coincides with recent allegations of physical abuse made by the actress and her brother against Senator Nwoko.
Ojeogwu specifically questioned certain traditional ceremonies linked to the marriage, pointing out that an initiation event seemed completely strange to Regina. He emphasized that his daughter hails from Ogwashi Uku and not from Olor as had been rumored.
Original Statement Details
The father's original statement read in part: "Regina Daniels Ojeogwu is my biological daughter. Whatever is ongoing is not to my knowledge and without my consent. Her mother Rita Daniels is treading on a dangerous path and I hope she will retrace her steps."
Ojeogwu further revealed that all opportunities for Ned Nwoko to discuss the matter with him proved abortive, despite them having once lived in the same house on Awoyokun Street, Onipan, Lagos. He concluded his statement by asserting his authority as the living father and providing his contact details for verification.
Public Reaction and Accountability
Nigerians on social media have been sharing mixed reactions to the resurfaced post. User @_iamsheila__ commented: "And if you notice, in all of this saga, Pa Ned has never said any abusive words or insults to Regina's father, not even once. In this life, integrity is paramount!"
Many commenters pointed fingers at Regina's mother, with @_dora62 stating: "Regina will only heal when she holds her mom accountable for everything that happened to her. There, I said it."
Another user, @chyddo, noted: "They called this man all sorts of names online, said a lot, even broke shamed him. Men really do go through a whole lot. Now that all he said has come true, they are retracting."
The resurfaced post has sparked broader conversations about parental consent in marriages and the consequences of ignoring paternal disapproval in Nigerian cultural contexts.
