In a recent interview with BBC News Igbo, Rita Daniels, the mother of popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has finally spoken her truth about her daughter’s marriage to billionaire politician, Ned Nwoko.

Contrary to long-standing public speculation that she “sold” her daughter into marriage, Rita revealed that she was, in fact, the last person to know about Regina’s relationship with the politician.

“When Regina got married, people said I forced her to marry a much older man. They said I carried her and sold her,” she said. “What they did not know is that I didn’t even know when they started dating. I was the last person to know.”

Rita explained that her daughter’s determination left her with little choice but to support her, emphasizing that Regina was resolute in her decision.

“My daughter asked me, ‘Have I ever introduced anyone to you as the person I want to marry apart from Ned Nwoko?’ That was when I knew she had made up her mind,” she said.

She further disclosed that Ned Nwoko did not approach her officially until after his political campaign, a moment that left her both shocked and helpless.

“Immediately after the election, he told me he was interested in marrying my daughter. I was weak, but what was I to do? I had to stand with my child,” she recounted.

According to Rita, she chose peace and understanding over public approval.

“They can tear me apart, call me names — I will take it all. What matters most to me is that my family is at peace,” she concluded.

💭 Opinion: A Mother’s Love Beyond Public Judgment

There’s something deeply touching about Rita Daniels’ confession. In a society quick to judge, especially when fame and wealth are involved, it’s easy to paint a mother as greedy or manipulative. But Rita’s words reveal something raw — a mother caught between societal expectations and her child’s happiness.

Every parent dreams of making the right choices for their children. Yet, when that child becomes strong-willed and independent, love sometimes means letting go — even when the world is watching and criticizing.

Regina Daniels’ marriage to Ned Nwoko stirred the internet years ago, but perhaps what many failed to see was the silent storm her mother had to endure behind the scenes — torn between love, reputation, and acceptance.

At the end of the day, Rita’s decision to “take the blame” for her daughter’s happiness is a lesson in unconditional love. She reminds us that, while the world may never stop talking, peace within the family is worth far more than public approval.