Ned Nwoko, the Nigerian lawmaker, has explained the arrest
of Ann Izuegbu Anthonet, the best friend of his estranged wife Regina Daniels.
The arrest has sparked a public dispute, with the Nollywood
star alleging illegality and Nwoko’s team citing criminal allegations.
On January 14, Daniels took to social media to question the
legality of Ann’s arrest and the motives behind it.
She described a shifting series of accusations, starting
with drug-related claims before evolving into theft allegations.
But in a statement via Instagram, Nwoko’s communication team
dismissed Daniels’ account as “false, reckless, and deliberately intended to
distort the facts”.
The statement said Ann was arrested for publicly alleging
that Nwoko physically assaulted his wife Laila Nwoko, causing a miscarriage
Nwoko’s team argued that the claims are “entirely false” and
part of a coordinated effort to bolster unsubstantiated domestic violence
narratives.
They further alleged that Ann was involved in “procuring an
illegal abortion” for Daniels during her marriage to Nwoko by making her
“swallow a bunch of weed that left her bleeding for weeks” and loss of his
unborn child.
“Following the arrest of Ms. Izuegbu Anthonet (commonly
known as Ann), a number of misleading and inflammatory narratives have been
circulated across social media platforms. These claims are false, reckless, and
deliberately intended to distort the facts surrounding her arrest,” the
statement reads.
“For clarity and in the public interest, the following
points set out the factual basis of the matter.
“Criminal Defamation: Ms. Izuegbu Anthonet was arrested in
connection with criminally defamatory statements she publicly made, alleging
that Senator Ned Munir Nwoko physically assaulted his wife, Mrs. Laila Nwoko,
resulting in a miscarriage. These claims are entirely false. No such incident
occurred, and no miscarriage resulted from any alleged violence. The statements
were made without evidence and form part of a coordinated attempt to reinforce
previously circulated and unsubstantiated domestic violence allegations.
“Procurement of an Illegal Abortion: Ms. Izuegbu Anthonet is
also implicated in the procurement of an illegal abortion for Regina Daniels
during her lawful marriage to Senator Ned Munir Nwoko.
“This incident occurred after the marriage, notwithstanding
subsequent attempts to reframe the timeline. The legality of the act does not
change based on narrative adjustments. The matter is on record and has
previously been publicly referenced by Regina herself.
“Essentially Ann killed Senator Ned Nwoko’s unborn child.
The circumstances of the illegal abortion was gruesome. Ann caused Regina to
swallow a bunch of weed that left her bleeding for weeks.”
The statement further accused Ann of involvement in the “use
and distribution of illegal substances,” adding that a formal witness statement
on the matter had been submitted to the Maitama police station in October 2025.
It emphasised that her arrest was triggered by a recent
social media post deemed threatening and defamatory toward the Nwoko family.
“Formal Witness Statement and Ongoing Investigation: A
formal witness statement dated 29 October 2025, submitted to the Area
Commander, Maitama Police Station, details repeated and ongoing activities
involving Ms. Izuegbu Anthonet and others,” the statement added.
“The statement noted that Ms. Izuegbu Anthonet routinely
sourced, handled, and administered controlled and illegal substances to Regina
and associated individuals.
“It further indicates the existence of identifiable
suppliers, corroborative observations, and supporting details already made
available to law enforcement authorities. These matters are presently under
investigation by the appropriate agencies.
“Ms. Izuegbu Anthonet’s arrest was directly preceded by a
public social media post in which she issued threats, made derogatory remarks,
and repeated defamatory. accusations against Mrs. Laila Nwoko and Senator Ned
Munir Nwoko.
“This post constituted provocation, intimidation, and
criminal defamation under applicable law. It is important to emphasise that
this matter is not a social media dispute but a law-enforcement issue grounded
in evidence, witness Testimonies, and due process.
“Any attempt to mischaracterise the arrest as suppression or
victimisation is false and misleading.
“The Senator and his family will continue to respect the
ongoing investigation and will not engage in trial by social media. We urge the
public to rely on verified facts and allow the law to take its full course.”
Recently, Daniels confirmed that a warrant had been issued
for her and her family members over allegations that they stole $40,000 from
Nwoko’s residence.
The estranged couple’s private strife erupted into public
view in October when a viral video depicted the Nollywood star in tears,
alleging domestic violence.
Nwoko fired back, claiming the actress was struggling with
drug and alcohol addiction.
Daniels later admitted to using hard drugs but accused Nwoko
of orchestrating her addiction as a method of control and manipulation.
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