What’s a week without fresh celebrity drama? This time, the spotlight is on Senator Ned Nwoko and Nollywood actress Chika Ike, as rumors move around about an alleged marriage and pregnancy. But are there any truths to the speculations?
Senator Ned Nwoko has denied fresh rumors linking him to Nollywood actress Chika Ike, shutting down claims that he is set to marry her as his seventh wife. His office dismissed the speculation as “entirely baseless” and “malicious gossip” designed to stir unnecessary controversy.
The rumors picked up steam after Nwoko’s wife, actress Regina Daniels, suddenly deactivated her Instagram account. Social media detectives immediately went on overdrive, speculating that trouble was brewing in their marriage. Some went as far as claiming that Chika Ike, a well-known actress and entrepreneur, was expecting Nwoko’s child and would soon become his seventh wife.
The whispers weren’t entirely new. In 2020, similar allegations surfaced, suggesting that Nwoko and Ike were romantically involved. At the time, the actress firmly denied the claims, stating that she had no relationship with the billionaire politician beyond casual acquaintance.
In a statement released by his Director of Communications on Monday, Nwoko refuted the latest rumors and urged the public to ignore them. The statement, also shared on the senator’s Instagram page alongside pictures of him and Regina Daniels, made it clear that there was no truth to the reports.
“Our attention has been drawn to the recent false rumors alleging that Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko is planning to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike as his seventh wife and that she is pregnant for him. We categorically state that these claims are entirely baseless and a product of malicious speculation,” the statement read.
The statement also addressed separate allegations that Nwoko had made controversial remarks about legendary singer Tuface Idibia and polygamy.
“Similarly, reports claiming he made statements about Tuface and polygamy are completely untrue. As a public figure and with his wife also being an actress, it is not unusual for bloggers seeking attention to fabricate such stories,” the statement added. In other news, iNaijanow recently shared a post about literary icon Chimamanda’s triumphant return.
Ned Nwoko, a billionaire businessman, lawyer, and politician, gained widespread attention in 2019 when he married Regina Daniels, a then-teenage Nollywood actress. The wedding stirred intense debate, with many questioning the significant age gap between them. Nwoko, a strong advocate of polygamy, defended his lifestyle by stating that it aligns with his cultural and religious beliefs.
Aside from his high-profile marriage, Nwoko has built a reputation as a philanthropist and politician. He has served as a senator and has been involved in several developmental projects in Nigeria, particularly in Delta State.
While Chika Ike has previously addressed speculation about being linked to Nwoko, maintaining that she was focused on her business empire and had no romantic involvement with him. Netizens won’t mind their business. Her social media pages have been flooded with comments from followers seeking clarification on the recent rumors.
Nwoko’s office has however urged the media to be more responsible in verifying news before publishing. The statement warned that spreading false information comes with consequences and encouraged journalists to rely on official sources for clarification.
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