Ned Nwoko Moves to Sue Influencer Over Defamatory Claims Against Him and Regina Daniels

Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, has announced plans to take legal action against a social media influencer, Timothy Gabriel, also known as Tuma, over what he described as defamatory and misleading allegations targeting him and his wife, actress Regina Daniels.

In a statement released by the Ned Nwoko Media Directorate on Saturday and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the senator confirmed that legal proceedings have already begun.

According to Nwoko, Gabriel had not only accused him and his wife of false and damaging claims but had also challenged them publicly to respond and pursue legal action—an invitation he has now accepted.

“No individual has the right to make baseless and vulgar accusations against another and then hide behind social media platforms or public protests to avoid accountability,” the statement read.

He further condemned Gabriel’s actions as reckless and malicious, accusing him of using online influence to incite and provoke public outrage through fabricated narratives.

“Gabriel has repeatedly spread defamatory lies about Regina Daniels and myself, with clear intent to damage reputations. There is no democracy in the world where free speech includes the freedom to defame or blackmail,” Nwoko said.

He emphasized that the internet is not a lawless space and warned that those who think they can destroy lives through falsehoods online will face the consequences under Nigerian law.

Nwoko revealed that both he and Regina Daniels are being represented by a legal team that is pursuing both civil and criminal defamation charges against Gabriel and any collaborators involved.

“The evidence is overwhelming,” he noted. “His false statements regarding paternity, morality, and other personal matters are not only defamatory—they are dangerous and criminally prosecutable.”

He also criticized those defending Gabriel’s actions under the guise of free speech or human rights, stressing that such liberties do not include the right to fabricate and slander.

“Mr. Gabriel and anyone supporting this behavior should be prepared to face the full force of the law. The real battle will not be fought online but in court, where truth, evidence, and the rule of law prevail,” Nwoko said.

He concluded by assuring the public that defamation would not be mistaken for activism, and the legal process would draw that line clearly.