In a statement issued by his communication team, the lawmaker stressed that recovery should be anchored on accountability and professional support rather than public validation or social media engagement.
According to Nwoko, the absence of drugs in Daniels’ system at the time the test was conducted only indicates temporary abstinence and does not address the broader issues that prompted the controversy.
“Temporary abstinence does not erase the underlying challenges that brought this situation to light. Recovery and accountability are not matters for social media posts or public engagement; they require sustained effort, honesty, and genuine engagement with professional support,” the statement read.
He further questioned the circumstances surrounding the recent test, noting that earlier assessments allegedly revealed the presence of drugs and alcohol. Nwoko said those findings were established through evaluations conducted by two independent and reputable centres in Nigeria and South Africa.
“These reports were professionally compiled, formally documented, and will be presented and defended in court. The centres involved will be subpoenaed to testify to their findings,” he stated, adding that presenting a later negative result as evidence that no prior use occurred was “misleading and disingenuous.”
Addressing reports surrounding the alleged use of MDMA, popularly known as Molly, Nwoko said attempts had been made to downplay the seriousness of the substance.
“Regardless of how casually it is referenced or repackaged in language, it is a drug. Renaming it does not alter its chemical composition, its risks, or its impact on judgement and stability,” the statement said.
The senator maintained that he had previously encouraged deliberate recovery efforts before the issue became public, stressing that healing is not episodic and accountability should not be performative.
“If accountability is to be invoked, it must acknowledge the reality of a problem and demonstrate a willingness to address it. Genuine accountability requires confronting reality and committing to long-term professional support, not something to be measured by social media engagement,” the statement concluded.
The exchange adds another layer to the ongoing public dispute between the estranged couple, which has continued to generate widespread attention across social and traditional media.