Senator Ned Nwoko has reacted publicly after his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, shared the results of a drug test to counter allegations that she is addicted to hard drugs.
Daniels had earlier revealed that she subjected herself to a drug screening abroad, which reportedly showed no presence of illicit substances in her system. She said the decision to take the test was driven by a desire to protect her reputation and ensure that her children grow up knowing the truth about her.
In a lengthy statement, however, Nwoko dismissed the test as insufficient proof of sobriety, insisting that a single negative result does not erase past issues. According to the senator, “temporary abstinence is not sobriety,” arguing that recovery requires sustained effort, accountability and professional intervention, rather than public declarations on social media.
He further questioned the circumstances under which the recent test was conducted, noting that earlier assessments allegedly carried out by independent and reputable centres in Nigeria and South Africa had established drug and alcohol use. Nwoko said those reports were professionally documented and would be presented in court, adding that the facilities involved could be subpoenaed to testify.
The former lawmaker also addressed references to MDMA, popularly known as Molly, stressing that rebranding or downplaying the substance does not change its nature or risks. He maintained that a later negative test only suggests abstinence over a period of time and does not invalidate prior medical findings or the concerns that led to intervention.
Nwoko disclosed that, before the dispute became public, efforts were allegedly made to secure private rehabilitation and structured therapy for Daniels. He claimed these attempts were handled discreetly to protect her privacy and preserve her relationship with her children.
He further stated that a court ruling granting him custody had directed that Daniels undergo supervised therapy, a process he said was meant to be handled quietly without public attention.
According to Nwoko, any drug test conducted anywhere in the world would ultimately be subject to judicial scrutiny, noting that the court could appoint an independent laboratory to verify all claims.
He concluded that genuine accountability, growth and healing require acknowledging the existence of a problem and committing to long-term professional support, rather than relying on what he described as “performative” gestures on social media.