Senator Ned Nwoko has reacted sharply after Regina Daniels shared the results of a recent drug test abroad, which reportedly showed a negative result for substance use.
The actress had posted the outcome to counter circulating rumours about her alleged drug use
In a statement released by his communication team, Nwoko warned the public: “DON’T BE FOOLED: TEMPORARY ABSTINENCE IS NOT SOBRIETY.” He explained that temporary abstinence does not erase the underlying challenges that prompted previous concerns and stressed that recovery and accountability are not matters for social media posts or public engagement—they require sustained effort, honesty, and professional support.
The statement questioned the conditions under which the recent test was conducted and noted that earlier findings, conducted by independent and reputable centres in Nigeria and South Africa, had established prior drug and alcohol use. “Presenting a later negative result as proof that no prior use occurred is misleading and disingenuous. At best, it reflects abstinence over a period of time. It does not invalidate earlier medical reports, nor does it negate what necessitated intervention in the first place,” the statement read.
Nwoko also addressed attempts to downplay the seriousness of MDMA, stating, “There has also been an attempt to dilute the seriousness of the substance referred to as MDMA (Molly). Renaming it does not alter its chemical composition, its risks, or its impact on judgment and stability.”
The communication highlighted that Senator Nwoko had long explored avenues to provide support, including private rehabilitation for structured, sustained therapy, but brief, one-off efforts had failed. He had encouraged Regina to seek professional care quietly in compliance with the court order, which required supervised therapy. “Long before this matter became public, Senator Ned Nwoko explored every possible avenue to provide support. Denial is never a foundation for sustainable therapy. The first step is to own up to the existing problem,” the statement added.
Finally, the statement stressed that any drug test, wherever conducted, will face court scrutiny and must be supported by credible, admissible evidence. “It is not time for drama. Any test conducted anywhere in the world will face court scrutiny and should be ready when subpoenaed, to defend results just like the Nigerian and South African labs,” the statement concluded.
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