Senator Ned Nwoko has denied rife reports he is planning to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike as his seventh wife.

The speculation intensified after Nwoko’s wife, Regina Daniels, deactivated her Instagram account, fueling rumors that her husband had welcomed a child with the actress.

The APC chieftain debunked the speculation in a statement on his Instagram page as he labelled the reports as baseless and a product of malicious speculation.

He said via a statement from the Director of Communications, Office of Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, “Our attention has been drawn to the recent false rumors alleging that Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko is planning to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike as his seventh wife and that she is pregnant for him. We categorically state that these claims are entirely baseless and a product of malicious speculation.

“Similarly, reports claiming he made statements about Tuface and polygamy are completely untrue. As a public figure and with his wife also being an actress, it is not unusual for bloggers seeking attention to fabricate such stories.

“However, Senator Nwoko is currently on a national assignment, focused on delivering on his political mandate, and has no time for distractions.

“This office remains available to journalists for verification of information, and we remind media practitioners of the consequences of spreading fake news. The public is advised to disregard these rumors and rely only on official statements from his office.”

He further urged media practitioners to verify information before publication and warned against the spread of fake news.

His statement has generated mixed reactions on social media. See how Nigerians reacted below

sugardestiny_officia said: "Baba congratulations for the arrival of your new baby"

ama_kendra commented: "Ok sir but why your baby deactivate her account.?? allegedly"

hyke_ray wrote: "Oga you go explain tire. Meanwhile, she has put to bed. Congratulations to y’all"

nyakno_adegun said: "Regina na you type this we’ll know your handwriting"

iamosivibes commented: "So you are not planning to marry Chika as 7th wife we understand, so address the main issue here, are you the father of her child or not?"

wendyluciousgirlie wrote: "Na chika ike statement I go believe"

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