Delta Community Gives Ned Nwoko 48 Hours To Accept Regina Daniels’ Returned Bride Price Or Face Tradition

 

A fresh wave of tension is unfolding in Delta State as the Ogwashi-Uku community issues a stern ultimatum to Senator Ned Nwoko regarding his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels. The lawmaker has been given 48 hours to accept the bride price paid during their union, following claims that Regina’s family has made several unsuccessful attempts to return it.

According to an open letter released by the community and signed by Favour Awele Obi on behalf of Regina’s relatives, the group accused Senator Nwoko of flouting local customs while using his political influence to intimidate and harass members of Regina’s family. The statement, which has been widely circulated on social media, expressed outrage over what was described as a growing disregard for traditional values in Ogwashi-Uku.

The kinsmen emphasized that their customs allow a woman to end her marriage if she no longer wishes to remain in it, provided that her family returns the bride price. They claimed that every effort to complete this cultural obligation has been frustrated by Senator Nwoko’s alleged refusal to accept the repayment.

Community elders reportedly warned that if the senator continues to reject the returned bride price, they would perform a symbolic act by placing the money at Ikeleke Quarter, a designated location in Ogwashi-Uku used for traditional matters of this nature. Such an act, according to local tradition, would formally dissolve the marriage, regardless of the husband’s consent.

The letter further accused Nwoko of engaging in actions that demean the dignity of Regina’s relatives. The group alleged that the senator has been involved in incidents of harassment and intimidation, including arrests of her family members. They condemned these alleged actions as a violation of cultural norms and a direct insult to the Ogwashi-Uku people.

Prominent voices in the community have urged the senator to respect tradition and allow peace to prevail. They called for the immediate release of detained family members and for an end to any form of pressure being exerted on Regina’s relatives. The message, shared online by Regina’s brother, Sweezzy, as well as actor Stanley Ontop, has generated widespread reactions, with many Nigerians expressing solidarity with Regina’s family and calling for cultural respect from all parties involved.

Reports indicate that the situation escalated earlier this week when Regina Daniels publicly accused her estranged husband of ordering the arrest of her brother and sister after she allegedly declined his request to return to their marital home. The claim sparked significant online debate, with fans, cultural advocates, and public commentators weighing in on the matter.

The marriage between Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko, which took place in 2019, drew immense public attention due to the couple’s age difference and Nwoko’s status as a wealthy businessman and politician. Over the years, the pair appeared to maintain a stable relationship and share two sons together. However, recent developments suggest a serious rift that now threatens to end their union in controversy.

Observers within Delta State have described the unfolding situation as both a cultural and political test for Senator Nwoko. Many believe that his response could either ease rising tensions or deepen the crisis between him and Regina’s maternal community. Traditional leaders within Ogwashi-Uku are reportedly monitoring the situation closely and may intervene if the matter remains unresolved after the given 48-hour period.

As of the time of this report, Senator Ned Nwoko has not issued any official statement addressing the allegations or the ultimatum. Calls and messages directed to his media team reportedly went unanswered. The silence from his camp has left the public guessing about his next move, while social media continues to buzz with speculation and divided opinions.

For many in the Ogwashi-Uku community, the issue transcends the couple’s private relationship and touches the heart of their cultural identity. The call for the acceptance of the returned bride price is seen not only as a personal matter but also as a test of whether tradition still holds authority in a modern world shaped by influence and power.

If Senator Nwoko fails to accept the repayment and the community carries out its traditional declaration at Ikeleke Quarter, it could mark the official and irreversible end of the marriage between Regina Daniels and the senator. What remains uncertain is how both parties will navigate the aftermath of such a public and culturally sensitive standoff.

The story continues to attract national attention as Nigerians await the senator’s response and the possible next steps from Regina’s family. The next 48 hours may determine not only the future of the union but also the balance between cultural law and personal power within Delta’s traditional society.