Ned Nwoko’s household in turmoil as wives clash publicly on Instagram

Ned Nwoko’s household in turmoil as wives clash publicly on Instagram

Tensions in the family of politician and businessman Ned Nwoko deepened over the weekend after two of his wives—Laila Charani and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels—engaged in a heated public dispute on Instagram, escalating an ongoing domestic crisis.

The renewed conflict follows a controversy that erupted in October when a viral video showed Daniels in tears, accusing Nwoko of domestic abuse. Nwoko denied the allegations, claiming instead that the actress was struggling with drug and alcohol dependence—an accusation Daniels later admitted partially, while alleging that her husband had enabled the behaviour as part of what she described as a manipulative pattern.

In a lengthy Instagram post on Saturday, Laila revisited the dispute, alleging that the couple’s troubles stemmed from Nwoko’s objection to what she described as Daniels’ “habits.” She claimed Nwoko had always insisted he would not accept a spouse who drinks, smokes, or uses hard substances.

“How dare you say that you ever gave me money?… My husband completely hates alcohol, drugs, and smoking,” Laila wrote, accusing Daniels of resisting attempts to address her alleged dependency.

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Laila further alleged that Daniels had been a negative influence within the household, claiming she introduced her to drugs years ago and accusing the actress of supplying substances to domestic workers and to her younger sister. She also made additional claims about Daniels’ personal relationships, which she said contributed to her lack of trust around her daughters.

Regina Daniels responded on her Instagram Story, dismissing Laila’s claims as “useless and hurtful.” She portrayed herself as a committed caregiver and mocked the allegations concerning her sexuality, writing sarcastically: “How is the other woman so certain? Is she so certain because I slept with her too?”

Daniels also directed criticism at Nwoko, asserting that he should protect their children and avoid using them as leverage in the family dispute.

“Openly saying you can’t leave kids around me is the most useless and hurtful thing Ned ordered his wife to say,” she wrote. “Ned better protect my kids… do not use them to weaken me!”

The exchange has further spotlighted the long-simmering tensions within the polygamous household, with both women trading allegations publicly while Nwoko has yet to issue a fresh response.

Ned Nwoko’s household in turmoil as wives clash publicly on Instagram

(THE CABLE)