- Safiu Kehinde
Popular Nigerian billionaire and politician, Sen. Ned Nwoko, has denied being responsible for the pregnancy of Nollywood actress, Chika Ike.
Nwoko, a member of the Senate representing Delta North Senatorial District, came under the spotlight following reports of him being responsible for Chika’s pregnancy with alleged plot to marry the actress, adding to his tally of six wives which had Chika’s fellow Nollywood colleague, Regina Daniels.
Debunking the allegations in a statement issued by his Communications team on his X handle on Monday, Nwoko labelled the claims as entirely baseless and a product of malicious speculation.
He also dismissed claims of making statement about Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia (popularly known as 2Face)as regards his marriage.
The lawmaker urged members of the public to dismiss the claims while reiterating his commitment to delivering his political mandate, and has no time for distractions.
The statement read in part; “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.”