Senator Ned Nwoko has responded to his estranged wife actress Regina Daniels following her disclosure of a negative drug test, insisting that a single test does not prove consistent sobriety or invalidate earlier findings.
In a statement posted on 𝕏 on Thursday and signed by his communication team, Senator Nwoko said, temporary abstinence should not be equated with recovery.
He added that rehabilitation requires sustained professional support, honesty and long-term commitment, not a one-off test or social media post.
“Temporary abstinence does not erase the underlying challenges that brought this situation to light. Recovery and accountability are not matters that can be addressed through social media posts or public engagement; they require sustained effort, honesty, and genuine engagement with professional support. The conditions under which this recent test was conducted remain unclear,” he said.
Nwoko’s team argued that previous assessments, conducted by independent centres in Nigeria and South Africa, were professionally documented and will be presented and defended in court.
He added, “Presenting a later negative result as proof that no prior use occurred is misleading and disingenuous.”
On MDMA (Molly), Nwoko said, “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.”
He also highlighted that the court had previously directed Daniels to undergo supervised therapy following a child custody suit in 2025.
“A single test, taken at a time of one’s choosing, does not outweigh documented assessments conducted independently and professionally. If accountability is to be invoked, then it must acknowledge the reality of a problem and demonstrate a willingness to address it,” Nwoko said.
The senator emphasised that his focus had been on ensuring Daniels received professional support while maintaining a relationship with their two children, Munir and Khalifa.
He added, “True growth, stability, and accountability come from embracing the process quietly, consistently, and with integrity. Any test conducted anywhere in the world will face court scrutiny and should be prepared to defend its results, just like the Nigerian and South African labs.”
