Senator Ned Nwoko has dismissed the negative drug test result recently publicised by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, saying it merely indicates a short-term pause in substance use rather than genuine recovery.
In a statement issued on Thursday via his official X account and signed by his communications team, the senator argued that recovery and accountability cannot be established through online announcements, stressing that they require consistency, sincerity and professional care.
“Temporary abstinence does not erase the underlying challenges that brought this situation to light. Recovery and accountability are not matters for social media posts or public engagement; they require sustained effort, honesty, and a genuine engagement with professional support,” the statement read.
Nwoko also raised concerns about the credibility and timing of the drug test that reportedly returned a negative result.
According to the statement, previous findings indicating drug and alcohol use were obtained through evaluations conducted by two independent and reputable centres in Nigeria and South Africa.
“These reports were professionally compiled, formally documented, and will be presented and defended in court, and the centres involved will be subpoenaed to testify to their findings.
“Presenting a later negative result as proof that no prior use occurred is misleading and disingenuous. At best, it reflects abstinence over a period of time. It does not invalidate earlier medical reports, nor does it negate what necessitated intervention in the first place.”
The senator’s reaction followed Daniels’ announcement a day earlier that she had voluntarily undergone a comprehensive drug test, which she said showed no presence of illegal substances.
In an emotional video shared across her social media platforms, the actress denied claims that she was a drug addict and warned of legal action against those spreading such allegations. She said the test was conducted to protect her public image and reassure her children.
Daniels allegedly admitted to limited past use of ecstasy, commonly referred to as Molly, but maintained that she had never taken harder drugs.
However, Nwoko dismissed attempts to downplay the significance of Molly, insisting that “regardless of how casually it is referenced or repackaged in language, it is a drug.
“Renaming it does not alter its chemical composition, its risks, or its impact on judgment and stability.
“Moreover, temporary abstinence, whether for weeks or months, does not address the underlying issues that brought this situation to where it is today. Healing is not episodic, and accountability is not performative.”
The statement further revealed that the senator had explored multiple support options for Daniels before the matter became public, including private rehabilitation and structured therapy, but said these efforts failed due to what he described as denial.
On the issue of child custody, reference was made to a court ruling that granted custody of the children to Nwoko and dismissed allegations of human rights abuse.
“When the court gave judgment in favour of Senator Ned having custody, and dismissed all unsubstantiated human rights abuse claims brought forward last year, the court order stated that Regina should go for supervised therapy with evidence of same.
“We did not make it a time for public show. Senator Ned gave Regina a window to quietly seek the needed help. He acted discreetly, keeping matters out of the media while encouraging access to professional care so she could maintain a meaningful relationship with her children.
“It is therefore inaccurate to suggest consistent sobriety or to dismiss prior findings. A single test, taken at a time of one’s choosing, does not outweigh documented assessments conducted independently and professionally.”
The statement added that a court-appointed independent laboratory could be used to resolve the conflicting claims, emphasising the need for “reality supported by relevant, credible and admissible evidence.”
The dispute between the couple became public in October 2025 when Daniels accused the senator of domestic violence and coercion amid reports of marital strain.
Nwoko denied the allegations, attributing the crisis to what he described as Daniels’ substance use disorder. He cited leaked medical records from a hospital in Abuja that allegedly showed positive results for cocaine, marijuana, morphine and opiates.
Although the hospital reportedly distanced itself from the leaked documents, describing them as unauthorised, Nwoko’s team later maintained that the records were authentic.
Nwoko and Daniels, who got married in 2019 amid public debate over their wide age difference, have two children together.
(VANGUARD)
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