Ned Nwoko Addresses Viral Video of Man Who Claims to Have Information About Threat on Regina’s Life
- Senator Ned Nwoko responded to a viral video in which a young man accused him of plotting to harm his ex-wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels
- The man later issued an apology, and Nwoko addressed the controversy in a lengthy press statement shared on social media
- Nwoko questioned why social media platforms should not be held accountable for hosting defamatory content and called for support for his proposed bill
Senator Ned Nwoko has finally reacted to the viral apology video posted by the young man who accused him of trying to hurt his wife, Nollywood star Regina Daniels.
In a statement posted online, the Delta North senator stated that the episode demonstrated that Nigeria's social media arena has become "one of the most unregulated in the world," with people freely creating damaging charges only to gain views.
Source: Instagram
According to him, this practice persists because many offenders believe they can incite public outrage, avoid repercussions, and then return with an apology when things escalate.
On X, the senator took the opportunity to emphasise the perils of Nigeria's mostly unregulated social media environment.
Nwoko claimed that fabricating serious, unsubstantiated allegations for clicks and views had become a widespread practice, bringing genuine harm to individuals.
He stated that social media corporations should be held accountable for enabling defamatory content on their platforms
The senator repeated his support for a social media bill currently before the National Assembly that would require social media corporations to register in Nigeria and create offices.
“If landlords are being threatened with punishments for actions of their tenants who are Yahoo boys, what stops social media companies from being held responsible for allowing defamatory content on their platforms? All our local media houses comply with laws concerning defamation.
"Why make an exception for foreign companies who don’t pay taxes and ultimately avoid all manner of liabilities because of the absence of regulations? We must effectively apply regulations, or there will be no end to this. It’s Senator Ned today; who knows who will be next? Please support my bill on the regulation of social media companies, which simply seeks to get them to register in Nigeria and open their offices here,” he said in part.
See his post below:
Reactions trail Ned Nwoko's post following accusations
Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:
@abazwhyllzz said:
"Sir, I don’t see any need for the bill,you know the person who posted the video simply arrest him and let everyone move on."
@iam__temmyyy said:
"Pappy, leave bill for one side. Pick up the guy first. Anybody you drops silly justifications in reply to my comment, pick them too for investigations on being possible assassins. I believe they’re all working with the guy."
@Mazi_OJD said:
"If a person adds a caveat that states that everything they say on their page is false, then on what premise can you allege defamation? The law is clear. Don’t twist the narrative."
kayinajah said:
"Christmas in kiriki don set obleee onchooo 😂."
euphychinenye said:
"Please Sir Don’t show him mercy just straight to jail 🙏."
kinglemuel99 said:
"Abeg sir I want to beg you on behalf of him please never let him go freely I beg you."
ami_love_ada_ukehe_ said:
"If he no arrest him I will believe they are staged."
Source: Instagram
Regina Daniels goes on shopping spree
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Regina Daniels flooded her social media with a series of pictures and clips from her shopping spree.
A picture captured Regina seated in a clothing store as she flaunted two bags with Louis Vuitton written on them, hinting at her costly purchase.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
