Senator Ned Nwoko has issued a public statement addressing the recent drug test results of his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, urging caution against misinterpreting temporary abstinence as definitive sobriety. In his communication, the senator highlighted that a single negative drug test does not negate previous medical assessments that indicated substance use, emphasizing that true recovery necessitates sustained effort and professional support.
The senator’s team clarified that earlier assessments were conducted by reputable independent centers in Nigeria and South Africa, with formally documented findings intended for potential court presentation. Attempts to downplay the seriousness of substances like MDMA were also addressed, with the statement asserting that rebranding a drug does not alter its inherent risks.
Featured snippet paragraph: Senator Ned Nwoko’s communication team stated that temporary abstinence is not sobriety, as it does not erase underlying challenges. Recovery requires sustained effort, honesty, and professional support, not public declarations or social media engagement. Earlier assessments by independent centers in Nigeria and South Africa indicated substance use.
Prior to the matter becoming public, Senator Nwoko reportedly explored various private avenues to support Regina Daniels’ well-being, including rehabilitation and structured therapy. The communication team also noted a court ruling that ordered supervised therapy and dismissed claims of human rights abuse.
The senator called for accountability based on credible evidence, long-term professional care, and a private, consistent approach to healing, rather than what he termed performative gestures.
He elaborated, “DON’T BE FOOLED: TEMPORARY ABSTINENCE IS NOT SOBRIETY. Temporary abstinence does not erase the underlying challenges that brought this situation to light.”
Nwoko further explained that recovery and accountability are not subjects for social media posts but require genuine engagement with professional support.
The conditions under which the recent test was conducted remain unclear, contrasting with earlier findings of drug and alcohol use established through independent assessments.
Presenting a later negative result as proof of no prior use is misleading; at best, it reflects abstinence over a period, not a complete absence of past issues.
Renaming substances like MDMA does not alter their chemical composition, risks, or impact on judgment and stability.
Temporary abstinence, whether for weeks or months, does not address the fundamental issues that led to the current situation.
Healing is not episodic, and accountability should not be performative; Senator Ned Nwoko has consistently encouraged access to professional care.
It is inaccurate to suggest consistent sobriety or dismiss prior findings based on a single, self-chosen test. Genuine accountability requires confronting reality and committing to long-term professional support.
This is not a time for drama, but for reality supported by relevant, credible, and admissible evidence. The court will ultimately appoint a credible laboratory for verification if needed.
