Fresh details have emerged in the ongoing marital dispute between Senator Ned Nwoko and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, following public claims by the actress that she has been denied access to her children.

In a statement issued by his communication team, the Delta North lawmaker dismissed what he described as misleading narratives circulating on social media, insisting that access to the children is governed strictly by a court order and not by any arbitrary action on his part.

The statement clarified that a court-directed ruling requires Daniels to undergo a rehabilitation programme and be assessed by the Abuja Social Welfare Department before access to their two sons, Munir, 5, and Khalifa, 3, can be restored. According to Nwoko’s camp, the directive is rooted in legal and welfare considerations rather than personal vendetta.

“At no point has access to the children been denied without cause,” the statement read, adding that compliance with the rehabilitation and assessment process remains the pathway for renewed contact.

Imagery of the alleged court directive, which has circulated online, reportedly supports Nwoko’s position, indicating that custody and access conditions currently favour him pending completion of the stipulated requirements.

The senator’s team further stressed that the decision was made in the best interest of the children, urging Daniels to focus on personal wellness and legal compliance if she genuinely seeks reconnection with them.

The response follows a viral video and multiple social media posts by Daniels in which she spoke about marital challenges and alleged that she had been prevented from seeing her children, claiming her last contact with them was in mid-November.

Nwoko, however, has consistently framed the situation around health and safety concerns. In previous public remarks, he alleged that Daniels’ recent behaviour was linked to substance abuse, referencing toxicology reports and maintaining that rehabilitation is necessary for her wellbeing and effective parenting.

The dispute, which has drawn significant public attention, continues to generate mixed reactions, with Daniels accusing the senator of coercive control, while Nwoko and his supporters maintain that the measures in place are legally sanctioned and aimed at protecting the children’s welfare.