Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for an investigation and prosecution of Senator Ned Nwoko over allegations of crimes against a minor and abuse of power.
Sowore made the demand in response to claims by Nwoko’s estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, who revealed on Instagram that she was 17 years old when she was married to the senator and that he allegedly forced her to take drugs.
In a statement on 𝕏, Sowore noted that under UK law, Regina was legally a minor at the time, while Nwoko is a registered legal practitioner. He added that any sexual activity following that marriage would legally constitute statutory rape.
Sowore described Daniels’ claims that Nwoko introduced her to hard drugs and repeatedly forced himself upon her while underage as “more disturbing,” emphasizing that these constitute serious criminal offences requiring accountability.
He wrote:
“APC Senator Prince Ned Nwoko must be held accountable for crimes against a minor and abuse of power. This case has gone far beyond politics and points to serious criminal conduct and gross abuse of power.
Regina Daniels alleges she was ‘married’ at 17, legally a minor under UK law, where Nwoko remains a registered legal practitioner. Any sexual activity following that marriage would amount to statutory rape.
More disturbing are allegations that Senator Nwoko introduced her to hard drugs while she was underage and repeatedly forced himself upon her. These are not mere moral failings; they are serious criminal offences that demand investigation and prosecution.
It is unacceptable for Nwoko to continue practising law in the UK while facing these allegations. The Law Society of England and Wales and the Solicitors Regulation Authority must take disciplinary action to determine his fitness to practise.
We will not allow Ned Nwoko to use political influence or wealth to suppress victims or pervert justice. Impunity has an expiry date, and that date is now!”
Sowore’s statement calls for urgent legal action against the senator, highlighting the severity of the allegations and the need for accountability under international law.
