Regina Daniels’ Family Gives Ned Nwoko 48 Hours to Accept Bride Price Return — Calls for End to Intimidation

The family of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has given her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, a 48-hour ultimatum to accept the return of her bride price and allow their marriage to be formally dissolved according to the customs of the Ogwashi-Uku community in Delta State.

In an open letter signed by Favour Awele Obi on behalf of the community, the family accused Nwoko of using his political influence to harass and intimidate Regina’s relatives, a move they described as disrespectful to tradition and the dignity of the family.

The letter emphasized that their custom permits a woman to leave her marriage if she chooses, provided her family returns the bride price — a symbolic act marking the official end of the union. However, according to the letter, several attempts to return the payment have been rebuffed by Senator Nwoko.

“If he continues to reject it, the money will be placed at the Ikeleke Quarter in Ogwashi-Uku — a traditional declaration that the marriage is over,” the community warned.

The letter, reportedly shared online by Regina’s brother Sweezzy and actor Stanley Ontop, also condemned the alleged arrest and intimidation of Regina’s family members, urging the lawmaker to let peace reign and respect local customs.

This comes days after Regina herself accused her estranged husband of ordering the arrest of her brother and sister after she refused his call to return to him.

Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko married in 2019, a union that drew massive public attention due to their age difference and public profile. The couple has two sons together.
As of press time, Senator Nwoko has not released any official statement regarding the allegations or the community’s ultimatum.

💭 Opinion: Tradition, Power, and the Price of Peace

This unfolding drama between Regina Daniels’ family and Senator Ned Nwoko goes beyond celebrity gossip — it’s a revealing clash between tradition and influence, power and people, law and culture.

Marriage, in African tradition, isn’t just a union between two people; it’s a bridge between families and communities. When that bridge collapses, custom demands respect, not control. The attempt by Regina’s family to follow due process by returning the bride price is an act of cultural closure — a step towards peace.

If the allegations of harassment and intimidation are true, then it paints a sad picture of how power can sometimes overshadow fairness. Leadership — whether political or personal — should never be used as a tool to silence others, especially in matters of the heart.

Senator Nwoko, respected as an elder and leader, has an opportunity here to show maturity, restraint, and respect for tradition. Accepting the return of the bride price won’t diminish his dignity — it will enhance it.

In the end, the true mark of power isn’t in how loudly one can command, but how gracefully one can let go.

❤️‍🔥 Sometimes, peace costs less than pride — and it’s worth every coin of the bride price.