Nigerian Senator, Ned Nwoko, has reacted to a viral video showing a young woman whom social media users claimed to be his new wife.
Naijaonpoint understands that the rumours emerged amid talks about the crisis in his marriage with actress Regina Daniels.
The Delta North senator dismissed the rumour, describing it as false and baseless.
He explained that the lady in the video had visited him with her team as part of the Peace Ambassadors Initiative led by Ambassador Dr Adejo Sule.
According to him, the photos and videos from the visit were normal records taken during official meetings and public events.
Nwoko frowned at those spreading the rumour, accusing some blogs and individuals of twisting innocent encounters into false marriage claims for attention.
He warned that such actions could lead to legal action under the Cybercrime Act of 2015.
The senator made it clear that he had no personal connection with the woman in the viral clip and urged the public to stop believing misleading stories circulating online.
He wrote, “A video recently brought to my attention shows a young woman who visited with her team under the Peace Ambassadors initiative, led by Ambassador Dr Adejo Sule, and it is now being circulated online with false claims attempting to affiliate me with her.
“It is unfortunate what social media has become, a space where moments are easily twisted for clout and misinformation. During the visit, photographs were taken with members of the delegation, as is customary whenever I receive guests.
“This is not unusual; even in public places or outdoor events, people often request to take pictures with me, and I oblige. It is therefore mischievous and malicious for anyone to exploit such gestures to fabricate false narratives.
“Let me state clearly and unequivocally that the news being propagated around her visit is entirely false. I do not have any form of personal or private connection with her.
“I strongly caution individuals, groups, or media outlets spreading this fabricated story to desist immediately. Any further propagation of this false narrative will attract appropriate legal action.
“The Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 remains in full force and applies to anyone involved in the deliberate spread of falsehood or defamation in cyberspace.”
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