Ned Nwoko refutes marriage plan with actress Chika Ike

Abdullateef Fowewe

Senator Ned Nwoko, has refuted claims that he is planning to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike as his seventh wife.

Addressing the allegations via a statement on his Instagram handle on Monday, Nwoko debunked the reports, saying they are a product of malicious speculation.

Meanwhile, there were speculations circulating that the politician had welcomed a child with the actress.

He also urged media professionals to fact-check information before publishing and cautioned against the dissemination of false news.

The statement reads, “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.”