Relatives of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels from the Ogwashi-Uku community in Delta State have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, demanding that he accept the return of her bride price or face a formal traditional dissolution of the marriage.
The demand was made in an open letter signed by Favour Awele Obi on behalf of the community and made public on Wednesday.
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The letter accused the lawmaker of disregarding local customs and allegedly using his political power to intimidate members of Regina’s family amid the ongoing marital crisis.
According to the statement, the Ogwashi-Uku tradition permits a woman to end her marriage once her family has returned the bride price. The relatives claimed that despite several attempts to return the payment, Senator Nwoko repeatedly refused to accept it, effectively stalling the traditional process of separation.
“We have made multiple efforts to return the bride price according to our customs, but you have consistently declined,” the letter stated. “If you fail to accept it within 48 hours, we shall proceed to publicly place the money at Ikeleke Quarter, a symbolic act that, under Ogwashi-Uku tradition, signifies that the marriage is dissolved.”
The letter further expressed concern over the reported arrest of Regina Daniels’ siblings, describing it as an act of oppression and abuse of power. The family demanded the immediate release of the detained individuals and urged community leaders and traditional authorities to intervene.
“The arrest and detention of Regina’s brothers are seen as intimidation. This must stop. We demand their release and call on the Senator to allow due traditional process to take its course,” the statement added.
The family’s ultimatum comes amid a series of unfolding controversies surrounding Regina Daniels’ marriage to Ned Nwoko, which has dominated social media discussions in recent days.
While Senator Nwoko is yet to publicly respond to the allegations, observers note that the situation has now evolved beyond a personal dispute into a matter of cultural and traditional significance for the Ogwashi-Uku community.
As tensions continue to rise, many Nigerians have urged both parties to handle the matter with restraint and respect for tradition and due process.
