Senator Ned Nwoko has sparked a social media storm after declaring that he “feels sorry for men with one wife”, arguing that polygamy offers men greater stability and balance.
The lawmaker representing Delta North made the controversial statement on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he was also confronted with questions about alleged domestic violence involving his actress wife, Regina Daniels.
When asked how he manages his household with four wives — a situation many would find overwhelming — Nwoko paused briefly before making his now-viral analogy.
“That is a different topic for discussion on another day. Yes, every man should do that. The example I give is this: just imagine telling you to stand on one foot or leg. You know how difficult it is.
“But to stand on two, three, four is much more balanced. That’s just the example I give. So I feel sorry for those who have one wife because it’s difficult to stand on one leg,” he said.
When the interviewer pointed out that the Bible does not support polygamy, Nwoko countered confidently:
“The Old Testament does. I am a man of faith. But that’s not what we are here for.”
Asked if he had any regrets about his marital choices, the senator was emphatic:
“No, I don’t have any regret. I will do the same thing again. Of course, that’s the way it should be. You should marry who you want to marry.”
On the allegations of domestic violence making the rounds online, Nwoko dismissed them as false.
“No, come on. You know I am not a violent person. I respect my wives. I love them and my kids,” he said.
His remarks came just hours after his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, showcased a new mansion on Instagram, fuelling speculation about a deepening marital rift.
“In my house, I am a Queen! I needed a roof over my head, so I got this for me and my family,” she captioned the post, which featured photos and videos of her new home.
The post followed a viral video from October 18 showing the Nollywood actress in tears outside her Abuja residence, alleging abuse.
“In Ned Nwoko’s house, I am nothing, but in my own house, I am a Queen. Not again. I can’t stand the violence, it’s too much,” she said in the footage.
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What was once one of Nigeria’s most talked-about celebrity unions — marked by its wide age gap and lavish lifestyle — now appears to be unravelling publicly, with both parties trading words and narratives before millions online.
As clips from the interview trend across social media, Nigerians remain sharply divided: some defend Nwoko’s polygamous views as cultural, while others condemn his remarks as tone-deaf amid serious allegations of domestic violence.
