Nigerian billionaire and lawmaker, Senator Ned Nwoko, has denied reports suggesting he is planning to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike or that he is responsible for her pregnancy.
Rumors circulated on social media after Chika Ike shared maternity photos announcing the birth of her baby, with some speculating that she would be moving into Nwoko’s home. Amid the controversy, Nwoko’s wife, Regina Daniels, deactivated her Instagram account, further fueling speculation.
In response, Nwoko, through his Director of Communications, dismissed the claims as false and malicious. He urged the public to disregard the rumors and warned media practitioners against spreading fake news.
“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. 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. However, Senator Nwoko is currently on a national assignment, focused on delivering on his political mandate, and has no time for distractions.
“This office remains available to journalists for verification of information, and we remind media practitioners of the consequences of spreading fake news. The public is advised to disregard these rumors and rely only on official statements from his office.”